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PlanningBoard | 2011-10-24 | 3 | strategies and alternative construction technologies including straw bale construction, earth bag construction, and the use of salvaged, donated and surplus materials for non-structural building components such as windows, doors, flooring and wall materials. Doug Biggs, Director, Alameda Point Collaborative gave an overview of the nursery and its connection with the residents of the Collaborative. He stated that the new building will enhance the retail and wholesale business at the nursery and act as an education center. President Ezzy Ashcraft spoke fondly of the nursery and its contributions to the City. Board member Zuppan commended the Alameda Point Collaborative for the work they do at the nursery. Board member Burton asked what the estimated timeline was for construction. Mr. Biggs stated that the construction is slated to being in the spring of 2012. Board member Burton mentioned that fund raising efforts by Community Action for Sustainable Alameda (CASA) could possibly be done to add to the solar panels and additional items for the building. He stated that it is an exciting project and Ploughshares Nursery is a great asset to the City. Motion was made by Board member Burton and seconded by Board member Zuppan to find the project exempt from further review under CEQA pursuant to guideline section 15303; and approve Design Review Application PLN11-0286. Approved 4-0. 9-B Recommend Adoption of An Ordinance for Food Truck Operations Amending Alameda Municipal Code Sections 6-27.4, 6-52.1 and 22-8.1 to allow Sale of Goods from a Rolling Store with Approval of a Special Event Permit or Conditional Use Permit; and Adopt Food Truck Program Guidelines, including Standard Conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit or Encroachment Permit for Rolling Stores. Staff requests continuance to a future meeting. 9-C Public Hearing / Scoping Session of the Environmental Impact Report for the proposal to reconfigure the Chuck Corica Golf Course, build up to 130 housing units on the lands currently occupied by the Mif Albright 9-hole course and build playing fields on 12 acres of land on North Loop Road in the Harbor Bay Business Park. Mr. Thomas stated that the purpose of the hearing is to provide a forum for the public to identify issues or questions that may be of concern to the community. Also to provide an opportunity for the public to submit comments on the scope of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) that will be prepared if the City Council chooses to examine the proposal. The DEIR should fully inform the community and City decision makers about the potential environmental impacts of the proposal and enable a well-informed decision at a future date on the project. He stated that there would not be any action taken by the Planning Board at this meeting but should the City Council decide to go forward with the project the Planning Board will play a very important role in making the final recommendation on the project to the Council. Page 3 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2011-10-24.pdf |