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PlanningBoard | 2011-04-25 | 5 | Board member Kohlstrand was supportive of the upcoming community forums on economic constraints and traffic impacts. She would like to see the cost assumptions that would be required to replace the infrastructure, see which components will be preserved. Board member Zuppan stressed that the jobs and housing balance is paramount for any development plan for Alameda Point. Board member Wallis cautioned to look city-wide for spill-over impacts when developing plans for Alameda Point. Board member Ibsen seconded previous comments. He stressed that presenting the pro- forma to the public, to present the economic numbers, will be key in moving this project forward. He cautioned not to frame the discussion in terms of more housing VS less housing or similar contrasts. President Ezzy Ashcraft pointed out that the forums had a lot of repeat visitors and as such thinks that the summary may be a bit skewed one way or the other. She urged that planning staff, which does this as a profession, provide the backbone of the analysis and policy recommendations. She also strongly supports the location of a ferry at the seaplane lagoon to anchor the transit-oriented development at Alameda Point. She considers a joint auction between the Navy and the City to auction off parts of Alameda Point hugely regrettable. Mr. Thomas explained that staff is considering keeping the ferry terminal in its current location because the cost of relocation would be significant and would take away funding opportunities for others, also important, infrastructure components. Board member Kohlstrand pointed out that the ferry is not the key feature that will make a transportation oriented development work or not, since more people need to get to the east bay and not that many people need to take the ferry. Mr. Thomas explained the next steps, timeline, and the involvement with the City Council. No action taken on this item. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: City Council Report - Update on the City's Green Initiatives The Board received this item. President Ezzy Ashcraft suggested that staff should work with CASA on this issue. No action was taken on this item. 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: President Ezzy Ashcraft recommended that Board member Zuppan be an alternate on the Webster Street Vision Implementation Committee. 12. ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 pm DRAFT MEETING MINUTES 5 of 5 PLANNING BOARD 4/25/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-04-25.pdf |