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PlanningBoard | 2012-06-11 | 4 | Deni Adaniya, member of East Bay Housing Organizations and resident, spoke in support of the Housing Element. She stated that affordable housing units are very well designed and enriches the lives of all Alameda residents. Gary Struthers, member of East Bay Housing Organization and resident, spoke in favor of the Housing Element and encouraged the Board to make this a priority to the benefit of the community. Sean Svendsen, owner of Alameda Marina, spoke in favor of the Housing Element, stating that a change from M2 to MU with multi family overlay will allow maximum flexibility for future land use planning. He expressed the importance of maintaining eligibility for state transportation funding. Lois Pryor, East Bay Housing Organization, spoke in favor of the Housing Element and urged the Board to approve the plans. President Zuppan closed the public comment period. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft commented favorably on the proposed amendments. Board member Henneberry stated he will support the plans. Vice President Burton, concurred with previous Board member comments. He asked if the plan needs to be revised to exclude the reference to the use of redevelopment funds because of recent State actions regarding redevelopment agencies. Mr. Thomas clarified that staff was addressing specific HCD comments from 2009 and will present a new Housing Element in 2014. Board member Knox White stated that the placement of the Land Availability Chart within the report is confusing and pointed out inconsistencies in the references to locations within the Zoning Ordinances Map Amendments and the Housing Element; one refers by site number and the other by name. He suggested that the CVS description should include the address number to minimize confusion surrounding their possible relocation. He stated that the word "new" should be removed from the titles, because of the confusion the word will generate once the plans are adopted. He said that the site description of the Good Toyota location should be revised to focus on the location, not the owner of the building. President Zuppan commended staff on proposed amendments and echoed Board comments. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft motioned to adopt the draft resolution recommending the proposed general plan and AMC amendments exhibit 2 and 3. Board member Henneberry seconded the motion. Motion carries 5-0 (Köster recused himself) Page 4 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2012-06-11.pdf |