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PlanningBoard | 2013-01-15 | 6 | Mr. Thomas provided the brief clarification, along with explaining the alcohol definitions. Board member Knox White further asked about the grocery and alcohol definition. Board member Henneberry stated to make the definition consistent for alcohol. President Zuppan opened the meeting for public comment, and stated there are 11 speakers. Vice President Burton motioned to limit speakers time from 5 minutes to 3 minutes. Board member Henneberry seconded the motion. Motion carried, 4-0-1. David Baker, resident, stated his main concern was with the height limit going from three to five-stories and in the past 12 years there has only been one request. Why review this debate again. There is a wonderful view because power lines are underground. President Zuppan clarified the current height limit is 100', and ten stories. Patsy Paul, stated her concerns are with the proposed new height limit, along with parking lots and parking garages. She stated further concerns with proposed mixed-use zones. She asked for more green building. Robb Ratto, PSBA, stated that he supports the staff recommendations and thanked the subcommittee. He proposed looking at further options per specific buildings. He provided a review of the yellow house property and process. Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS), stated he would like to see this go to City Council as soon as possible. He approves of the changes and thanked staff, the subcommittee and the Board for the work done. He commented on the height limit and is concerned with the scale proposed. He commented on office space and mixed use zones. Corinne Lambden, expressed concerns about the height limit being too high. The gateway shouldn't swallow the street. She commented that the yellow house had a reuse / recycle condition attached that didn't happen and the owner wasn't held accountable. Helen Sause, Housing Opportunities Make Economic Sense (HOMES), absent but provided written comments. Jon Spangler, resident, provided a briefing on his involvement with development projects. He supports AAPS comments. He feels this project isn't ripe yet. He expressed concerns with creating non-friendly walk and bike tunnel effected areas when buildings are too tall, and each new development needs open space areas. The 40' limit should be maximum, asked there be more consideration before approving this item. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 January 15, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-01-15.pdf |