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PlanningBoard | 2011-01-10 | 2 | 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 8-A PLN10-0366 - Zoning Compliance - 2428 Central Avenue - City of Alameda. The applicant requests approval of a Use Determination that the structure located at 2428 Central Avenue is a legal non-conforming use as a 62 unit multi-family building. Board member Kohlstrand requested that staff give an overview of the project. Debbie Potter, Housing Authority Development Manager, reported that the Housing Authority is requesting a Zoning Conformance Determination because the Housing Authority is in the beginning stages of negotiating with the owner to purchase the property and redevelop it as permanent Affordable Workforce Housing. She stated that in November 2010 the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency took action to authorize the Housing Authority to negotiate a purchase agreement with the owner. Three non-profit development teams were interviewed and they are hoping to select one and present the project to the Housing Commission on January 19, 2011. The Housing Authority is hoping to fast-track the project while funding is available. She mentioned that the project will be back before the Planning Board in the future for review and approval of exterior renovations. Board member Kohlstrand asked if the project was exempt from environmental review because it is a continuation of an existing use. Ms. Potter stated that it was in fact exempt and any future renovations of the site would primarily be comprised of exterior façade changes, which could be exempt under CEQA. Vice President Autorino asked how far the Housing Authority is in the purchase negotiations with the owner. Ms. Potter stated that the purchase agreement was sent to the owner in mid December. She stated that the current purchase amount is commensurate with the owner's sale amount, which should help expedite the property transfer process. Also, the Housing Authority is currently conducting a fair market appraisal to assure that the price is appropriate. Board member Lynch suggested that the Housing Authority include a clause in the agreement, in case of a non-performance issue in a predetermined time period, to allow the agency to bring on another development entity to complete the project, if neccesary. Ms. Potter stated that the Housing Authority is sensitive to these issues and have placed a timeline in the agreement in which construction must commence. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if parking and the possible retail space on the ground floor will be discussed when the item is brought back to the Planning Board. APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 2 OF 7 PLANNING BOARD 1/10/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-01-10.pdf |