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PlanningBoard | 2011-03-28 | 6 | Karen Bey, neighbor, spoke in favor of the Vision Plan. Jon Spangler, resident, spoke in favor of the Vision Plan. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. Board member Kohlstrand asked about the signage and the identification of the different districts, the Gateway Section, Avenue Section, Main Street Section, and Anchor Section. She also asked how the Alameda Trail, which will eventually connect Alameda Point and the Fruitvale Bridge, connects with Willie Stargell Avenue. She mentioned that the areas slated for the Park & Ride lots near the Tubes seem like they will be hard for residents to access. Mr. Thomas agreed that better signage would make easier for drivers to negotiate the area. He mentioned that the City owns some land near the Tubes which are being considered as the Park & Ride lots. The City is also looking at having a "Bus Only" lane entering the tube. He also stated that the City will not be able to build any new bridges or tubes to service the traffic on and off the island. Board member Wallis mentioned that as a resident of West Alameda he is very excited about the Vision Plan. He asked if items on the "Grocery List" need to be completed in any sort of order. President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that there should be more connectivity between the College of Alameda and Webster Street. She stated that a representative from the College should be on the Webster Street Vision Implementation Committee. She also stated that the intersection of Central Avenue and Webster Street does not allow crossing on all four sides and it is very inconvenient and not pedestrian friendly. She asked about a shuttle to take bicycles through the tube. Mr. Thomas stated that the City of Alameda received a grant to provide a shuttle for bicycles over the summer months. He also stated that nothing on the "Grocery List" needs to be completed in any particular order. Board member Kohlstrand recommended that Vice President Aurorino, and in his absence Board member Zuppan represent the Planning Board on the Webster Street Vision Implementation Committee. The Board members agreed. 5-B Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Text Amendments - Applicant - City of Alameda. Three amendments to the AMC, Section 30, Development Regulations. The first amendment would permit the use of portable free standing or A-frame signs within the front two and one-half feet of a storefront within the Webster Street, C-C, Community Commercial Zoning District subject to obtaining a City Encroachment Permit. The second amendment would permit building heights to be increased to five (5) stories with a maximum height of sixty (60) feet along the Westerly side of Webster Street C-C, Zoning District, between Ralph Appezzato Parkway and Eagle APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 6 of 9 PLANNING BOARD 3/28/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-03-28.pdf |