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PlanningBoard | 2011-03-14 | 5 | President Ezzy-Ashcraft asked staff to look into whether the Use Permit for Scobies should be looked at again given the ongoing nuisance complaints at that location. Mr. Coustier, neighbor, asked that the trash receptacle enclosure be looked at again to minimize noise. He said that the south side of the building is continually under sun impact. The proposed plans do not show any method how the tenants could shade their units. He also asked that the landscaping be revised to locate landscaping in an area that actually receives adequate amounts of sun to grow plants. He also urged that the material selections be evaluated for long-term impacts of sun and wear and tear to ensure that the site will always look like the proposed drawings show it to be. Ms. Debbie Potter, Housing Development Manager, acknowledges that this site has been a problem riddled site, and the City of Alameda was targeting this site for redevelopment, to address the issues on the site. She also explained that the housing management group had been extensively vetted for their management experience. Ms. Motoyama explained that the structure of the building will be modified and will have a controlled access point for residents only with gated parking. This property will have permanent long-term housing, opposed to the transient population on site at this time, with tenants that have gone through criminal background checks and are carefully selected for this location. Professional management will enforce formal house rules and remove tenants for non-compliance with the house rules. Board member Ibsen asked whether the neighborhood has any opportunity to provide input on the house rules or other property management issues. Ms Kavanaugh-Lynch reminded the board Ms Motoyama suggested that the south-facing stairwell could be redesigned to address any possible noise concerns. Board member Kohlstrand asked if the street tree selection could be revised to find a more suitable tree for the sidewalk. She also asked if shading will be provided for sun exposure on the south side and that down-facing of lighting be included in the resolution. She also asked when the project would start. She asked how the stairway would be illuminated at night. Ms Kavanaugh-Lynch stated that horizontal shading over the windows will allow for shading. The tree selection and lighting issues would be amended in the resolution. The financing of the project would likely be in place by the end of the year. Ms Potter stated that financing is subject to a competitive bidding process for this project with the State. If funding is secured, the project can move forward. Relocation of all tenants will occur prior to renovation. If existing tenants are eligible then they could return to the housing as new tenants. Ms Phillips stated that the lighting may have a lantern effect. APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 5 of 10 PLANNING BOARD 3/14/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-03-14.pdf |