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PlanningBoard | 2012-05-14 | 10 | Board member Knox White commented that it should be very clear with the Urban Farming Ordinance. He stated that the Park Plan that Council will review on May 15 identifies farming uses in the belt-line, and that might be something the Board wants to exempt Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that one of the purposes called out is the ordinance is to support EBMUD in its efforts to promote and implement water conservation measures. Mr. Thomas stated that staff will work with StopWaste.org on how to integrate urban farming into the community. President Zuppan stated that urban farming is really important and knowing how it is integrated into the community and complies with EBMUD's policies is important. Board member Knox White motioned to approve with direction as noted regarding Urban Farms. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion Motion carries 6-0. 9-D Initial Review and Opportunity for Public Comment on Preliminary Plans for redevelopment of the properties at 1600 Park Street. Board member Burton recused himself because he has a business relationship with the applicant. Andrew Thomas gives brief presentation Christopher Buckley, Alameda resident, stated he likes the plans and thanked the team for developing such a proposal. Expressed concern about the orientation of the building and having it conform more to the configuration of the gore lot. He suggested that it might be better to have an entrance at the corner of Tilden and Park, which would give the building a flatiron look, which would be a very striking structure. He also suggested that the sidewalk on Tilden be widened from 10 feet to at least 12 feet to match the sidewalk width on Park Street. Board member Köster stated that the plans look good, the building is handsome, and the architecture speaks well to the Marketplace building and other historic buildings throughout Alameda. He stated that on the perspective for the front of the building, it looks as though there is park space or terrace on either side of entry drive, but on the plans it looks like very small sidewalk on one side and a walkway with a small tree on the other side. He suggested that the area could be integrated better. He also suggested that it would be better to integrate and share the parking with the Marketplace, allowing only one entrance off of Park Street instead of two. Mr. Thomas replied that the buildings, PAD A, and PAD B have a current parking ratio of a little more than 4 per 1000 square feet, which is the minimum parking code for retail. The Marketplace site has a much smaller ratio. Going to one curb cut, as suggested would make a huge difference. Jamie Keating with Foley Street Investments answered that PAD B is a modular building designed for up to four different units. Currently Foley Street Investments is looking at three units. PAD A is designed for a CVS. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 12 May 14, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-05-14.pdf |