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PlanningBoard | 2012-06-11 | 3 | separate Public Hearing should have been held for such a drastic new zoning district. She expressed concern about not requiring open space (yards, decks, and usable rooftops), not requiring setbacks, the increase in traffic, and inadequate parking. Mr. Thomas stated that every property/home owner within 300 feet of every property being rezoned received notice as required by state and local law and notices were posted at all sites. Farimah Faiz, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the City met and exceeded state law in terms of notification. Darin Lounds, Executive Director of the Housing Consortium of the East Bay and President of East Bay Housing Organizations, spoke in support of the multi-family housing overlay. Diane Lichtenstein, Vice President of H.O.M.E.S, concurred with Mr. Lounds. She requested that as much flexibility as possible be built into every phase to allow for flexibility in future years. Kristoffer Köster, resident, stated he supports the Housing Element but would like to see the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) site developed in a sustainable way. He said the site is not maintained and serves as a dumping ground for AUSD. He said he would like to see the site developed in such as way to repair some of the zoning issues. He concluded stating that he would like to see open/green space developed in the neighborhood. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft said she sent photos of the AUSD site to Public Works and The City Manager's Office and was told by the Deputy City Manager that Public works will clear the weeds this week, and will contact AUSD to better maintain the property. Helen Sause, President of HOMES, spoke in favor of the Housing Element, stating that the many will benefit from the approved Housing Element, including tax revenue and eligibility for state funding. She said that this provides a map for future housing development and protect the vulnerability of the City from potential law suits. Laura Thomas, President of Renewed Hope Housing Advocates, spoke in favor of the Housing Element and expressed the importance of building new, comfortable, efficient and affordable housing. Bill Smith, Vice President of Renewed Hope Housing Advocates, spoke in favor of the Housing Element stating that passing of the Housing Element will jump start the redevelopment of Alameda Point which will directly affect the budget crisis, citing Bay Farm Island development. Lynette Lee spoke in favor of the Housing Element. She addressed comment regarding additional traffic impact on the City stating that flexibility and possibility to require less parking will encourage more people to walk and bike while reducing the carbon footprint. She stated that it is a great opportunity to ensure different types of housing for a variety of incomes. Page 3 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2012-06-11.pdf |