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PlanningBoard | 2012-02-27 | 5 | Board member Burton again referred to the illustration in sheet 4. He asked about the narrow white rectangles, which were 45-degrees away from the red squares. Mr. Kay replied that they are large benches. President Ezzy Ashcraft called for public comments. Mr. Spangler stated he is impressed with the commitment Catellus has shown to the project. First, he referred to page 4, Area A on the upper right hand corner and the possibility of kiosk/bicycle lockers being built there in the January meeting. Second, he explained that the design team mentioned including a bike station and he wanted clarification. Thirdly, he wanted to know if there would be showers for employees who want to commute to work by bicycle. Fourthly, he explained that priority must be given to bicycle rack's functionality and security. He also mentioned that on the curved area, located in Area V and Area E, there was on street parking. He hopes that the bicycle lane will have a 6' foot width that was mentioned in the January meeting. Finally, he would like to see valet bike parking or supervised bicycle parking included in the plan. President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to the top of page 4 of the staff report regarding the main entry plaza or Gateway Plaza she would like the Board to comment on the area. Board member Burton referred back to his previous comment about the Main Gateway Plaza diagram on sheet 4 regarding Building A where there is a square on the lower right hand corner of the building. He predicted that the building entrance would be on the parking lot side of Building A and if that is true he questioned whether bike parking, lockers, and racks that are shown along Stargell Avenue is a legitimate location since the cyclists have to find there way to the entrance way. Vice President Autorino replied if you move bicycle facilities to the front of the buildings you're cutting down the width of the sidewalk with the bicycles. Board member Zuppan stated that there is a lot of seating, but a lot of the seating is near low bushes without shading. She would like for the design team to find to create natural shading for seating that is not surrounded by trees. Sean Whiskeman, VP of Catellus Development Corporation, replied to Board member Burton and Board member Zuppan's comments. He explained that the plan's includes over 110 bicycle racks and the intent of the racks is to spread across a number of different buildings and serve a couple of different functions. The specific rack found in the illustration is for a bike co-op or kiosk and the final locations in place will be worked out with staff and Bike Alameda. President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that there are a lot of bicycles with trailers, which are used to haul children or groceries. So, the design team should look at accommodating the nearby residential neighborhood that uses those bicycles. Mr. Whiskeman replied to Board member Burton and Board member Zuppan's comments. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 18 February 27, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-02-27.pdf |