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PlanningBoard | 2011-03-14 | 2 | new President and Vice President for the upcoming (remaining) year, as required by the Planning Board By-Laws. Continued until full Board present 9-B Major Design Review - Islander Motel-2428 Central Ave- City of Alameda - Housing Authority. The applicant requests approval of a Major Design Review for the rehabilitation of a 62-unit affordable (workforce) housing project The site is currently the location of the Islander Motel, within the C-C, Community Commercial District zoning district. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA guideline section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) and Public Resources Code (PRC) section 21159.21 (Affordable Housing Project Exemption). Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch provided a summary of the project. Ms Lisa Motoyama, Housing Resources Development Director for Resources for Community Development, presented the company developing the project. Anne Phillips, Architect, provided an overview of the project components and the design features. Board member Ibsen commended the project. He asked about the security features surrounding the access points. Ms Motoyama explained the security aspects of all access points and how the on-site manager would monitor access. Board member Ibsen asked about the landscaping features. Ms Motoyama explained that edible landscaping and gardens in other developments are regularly maintained by residents. She anticipated that this would also occur at this location. Board member Ibsen asked about the use of photovoltaics on site. Ms Kavanaugh-Lynch explained that the site is being wired for photovoltaics and that as additional funding becomes available photovoltaics would be added. Board member Kohlstrand asked about the traffic circulation on site and asked how the photovoltaic slats shown on the materials boards would be applied. Ms. Phillips explained the traffic circulation and explained the material choice. Vice-president Autorino asked for clarification on the material selection of the tower staircase element. APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 2 of 10 PLANNING BOARD 3/14/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-03-14.pdf |