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PlanningBoard | 2012-12-10 | 5 | Mr. Thomas stated that once the tank and enclosure are there it will be difficult to make any changes. Board member Knox White made the motion to approve the conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) Alameda Hospital will oversee a Bike to Work program for the employees and restructure the bike parking to offer supervised parking by the attendants providing the valet parking. 2) Alameda Hospital will guarantee that the valet parking program is offered when the lot is full. 3) The City of Alameda Health Care District Board will receive a six-month review on the parking operations. The Planning Board will receive a copy of the report. Board member Henneberry seconded. Approved 6-0. 7-C. Development Plan and Density Bonus Application PLN12-0265 Applicant: TriPointe Homes and Catellus. A Development Plan and Density Bonus Application to construct 275 residential units, internal roadways and alleys, parks and open spaces on a 22.3 acre site located at 2799 Fifth Street and commonly known as the "Alameda Landing Residential Project." Mr. Thomas gave a brief presentation regarding the project. He stated that the plan came to the Planning Board several months ago and the applicant has made changes based on the comments received at that meeting. He stated that it is very important to get the streets and roads correct because it is very hard to change them in the future. He mentioned that the project will adhere to the Bay Friendly Landscaping principles although it is not a requirement. The project consists of a total of 275 housing units which includes 75 condominiums, 25 apartments/flats, and 25 affordable apartments in a wide variety of residential types. He also mentioned that universal design features will be incorporated. David Gates of Gates and Associates stated that the plan incorporates walkability, pedestrian, and bicycle linkage connections. He also stated that each neighborhood will have its own center and units were removed to enlarge the Village Green area in Block B. Also the setbacks in Block D were increased as it backs up to the retail center. President Zuppan thanked the members of the design team subcommittee. Board member Köster asked about the bump out area off Street C. Mr. Gates stated that the area will be a small open space. Board member Köster inquired about community gardens in the development. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 11 December 10, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-12-10.pdf |