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PlanningBoard | 2012-01-09 | 4 | Sean Whiskeman, VP of Development at Catellus Corporation, gave a schedule update. Board member Henneberry asked Mr. Thomas about Building A in the Alameda Landing's Environmental Impact Report whether it would be a grocery store. Mr. Thomas replied that the Urban Decay Analysis looked at how the project's potential impact could create blight and cause smaller stores to close. If Catellus pursues tenanting Building A as a grocer, then they would have to work with the City and both parties would have to jointly agree to amend the Retail Tenanting Strategy approve in 2006. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked Mr. Whiskeman if the range of retail that Catellus is looking to include into the retail center consistent with page 5 of the staff report. Mr. Whiskeman replied yes that the tenants would include electronics, health and beauty, home improvements, home accessories, restaurants, and more. Board member Henneberry stated the use of Building A as a grocery store is a a big issue for many people. He asked if Catellus decided to pursue including a grocery store in the retail center weather the issue would come before the Planning Board in addition to the City Council. Mr. Thomas said the Planning Board could comment on the decision and the comments would be taken to the Economic Development Commission and then the City Council. Board member Henneberry replied that it could be construed as a planning issue and should come to the Board for review. Farimah Faiz, City Deputy Attorney, reaffirmed Mr. Thomas' comments, which stated that the Board could make comments and the comments would be routed to the City Council. Board member Kohlstrand asked Mr. Whiskeman to summarize the site plan changes from the last Board meeting. Mr. Whiskeman replied that the bicycle circulation and pedestrian connections that are present along the buildings' entrances on 5th Street Buildings were discussed and the design team felt they followed up with the Board's comments. The backside of Building K was another concern and they addressed the issue with some design concepts to help the Board make their final recommendation. President Ezzy Askchraft called for the Board to make a motion to limit public comments to three minutes. Vice-President Autorino made a motion to limit public comments to three minutes. The motion was seconded by Board member Kohlstrand. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 January 9, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-01-09.pdf |