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PlanningBoard | 2012-01-09 | 5 | The motion was approved 6-0. President Ezzy Ashcraft called for public comment. Patrick Corder, Member of the Alameda Firefighters local 689 and Alameda resident, spoke against Target selling groceries. Doug Biggs, Alameda resident and representative of the Alameda Point Collaborative, approved the development plan amendment made by Catellus. He believes that the landscaping plan should incorporate climate appropriate, drought tolerant and locally grown plants possibly provided by Ploughshares Nursery. Dominic Weaver, Alameda resident, stated that the development that was being considered is very important to the City's economic development, but he was opposed to the Target Supercenter aspect. Erwin Hiptch, representative of Local 2850 Food Workers Union, explained that he would like the site plan to be further looked into. Wilhelmina Slater, Alameda resident and member Local 2850 Food Workers Union, explained that she supports the small business and worries about the creation of vehicular traffic around the site. Tony Daysog, Alameda resident, said that there are major issues at play such as economic issues and blight impacts, but he felt the project would help bring economic progress and employment opportunities. He encouraged the Board to analyze the economic development portion of the project and vote to move the project forward. Dough Bloch, member of Teamsters Joint Council 7, thought this project was a bit difficult because the union supports economic development, but the grocery store component was a direct threat to the City's grocers. Karen Bey, Alameda resident, stated that the size of the Target is too large and she would like to see a smaller footprint of about 85,000 to 90,000 square feet. Her main concern was to not kill off other retail districts such as Alameda South Shore Center and Marina Village. She explained that the retail center's total footage would be 300,000 square feet and Target's footprint would be 140,0000 square feet and that would not allow enough space for waterfront retail. Regarding Target's design, she wanted the design to fit the neighborhood and the waterfront. Therefore, Catellus should complete a full master plan for the area, which includes a marketing strategy that fits in with the development plan. Lastly, she did not want to see a grocery store in the Target store. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked Ms. Bay to explain her request to have a marketing strategy included in the development plan. Ms. Bey referred to the staff report's executive summary, where Catellus would present Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 14 January 9, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-01-09.pdf |