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PlanningBoard | 2012-05-14 | 9 | Mr. Thomas stated he would provide the Master Plan that was approved in 2006. President Zuppan opened the public comment period. Karen Bey, resident, stated that she does not see the parcel for the Miracle League Field on the parcel map. Mr. Thomas explained that that the Miracle League Field that was discussed in 2006 was for the Waterfront portion of land, which is not shown on this parcel map. President Zuppan closed the public comment period. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked if the developer is still amenable to providing the field. Sean Whiskeman, Catellus, stated that contact with Miracle League has been maintained and Catellus has committed a significant financial contribution to them. Board member Knox White motioned to approve the parcel maps as proposed. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Motion carries 6-0. 9-C Bay Friendly Landscape Ordinance Amendments. A Public Hearing to Consider an Amendment to the City of Alameda Municipal Code, Article IV (Subsections 30-58.1 - 30-60.5) related to Water Conservation and Bay Friendly Landscape Requirements. Andrew Thomas gave a brief presentation of the proposed amendment. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern that the language in the landscaping plans is permissive; and she asked if the language will be changed to state that bay friendly landscaping is mandatory, and practices shall be applied. Mr. Thomas responded in the affirmative. President Zuppan asked if the ordinance applies retroactively to projects, like Catellus, who have already received approval. Mr. Thomas stated that the ordinance will not apply retroactively which is the general rule for all new ordinances. Board member Knox White asked if the Bay Friendly Ordinance will preclude anything in the Urban Farming Ordinance that the City is currently working on. Mr. Thomas answered that the overall landscape plan should conserve water. Maria DiMeglio, Environmental Specialist Public Works, responded that with urban farming every crop requires a different amount of water and trees are watered differently from nearby plants. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 12 May 14, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-05-14.pdf |