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PlanningBoard | 2012-02-13 | 3 | Mr. Thomas reported on an action taken on February 1, 2012, that came out of the January 9th hearing where the Board considered a site plan for Catellus Retail Plan and condition of approval. Board member Autorino asked whether the Planning Director had the authority to change a decision the Board made as long as he communicated the change to the Board. Mr. Thomas answered yes for the most part. President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that the particular development agreement is not necessarily made for all developments. Mr. Thomas replied yes that is true, this process taken is outlined in our development agreement with Catellus and the Alameda Landing Project. Vice President Autorino replied how would changes to the regulations relative to big box development become null and void. Mr. Thomas explained that the way it works is that Catellus agreed to establish these prohibitions on the site for a number of years and this reflects the citywide prohibition on big box stores. If the City at any point decides to amend the ordinance based on recommendations from the Planning Board and City Council, then the prohibition would not longer be in effect. Vice President Autorino asked if there were options that the Board could take if they were not satisfied with the policy change. Mr. Thomas stated there are two options: (1) accept the report and do nothing, in case this appeal automatically goes away and the condition replaces the one opposed; and (2) the Board can call the item for a hearing. He also stated that if the Board called for a hearing under this development, which brings together the union, Target, and Catellus. Then the union will simply keep their appeal in play because they have a hearing scheduled for February 21st before the City Council. If the Board is comfortable with the decision then all activity is done for tonight and if they are not then they will discuss the issue on February 21st. Vice President Autorino asked if Target was ok with the change. Mr. Thomas replied yes. Sean Whiskerman, First VP of Catellus Development Corporation, stated that since the last meeting, the company met with the union and Target and they collectively agree with the wording and the overall results. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked the Board if they were aware of provisions that say Target can come back before the Board if at some point in the future they felt there was cause for Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 15 February 13, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-02-13.pdf |