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PlanningBoard | 2013-01-28 | 5 | units in the Reuse Plan. President Zuppan opened the public comment period for the General Plan and Zoning Amendments. Erin Fisher, current resident of Alameda Point stated that the Port of Oakland's containers frequently make loud noise when being dropped and that should be considered in planning for new residents. She is concerned about displacement of existing residents. Elizabeth Krase Greene, resident stated that the Historic buildings are located "all over" AP, not just in the historic district. Some buildings can be adaptively reused. The color scheme on the maps should less opaque so it's possible to identify buildings and streets beneath the colors. Also she would like to see the Bachelor Officers Quarters (BOQ) renovated and used as a hotel or senior housing. Karen Bey, resident, stated she would like to see more mixed-use development on Main Street and believes more housing is necessary to help pay for the infrastructure. She also would not like to see any large "super stores" on the property. Jon Spangler, resident, wants to know when the Government will hold hearings regarding the NEPA process. Chuck Kapelke, resident, would like to see the development a model for sustainability. He stated that the Community Engagement Plan needs to have material in understandable English to ensure that people can understand what is going on. He suggested the City set up an interactive web blog to track the discussion amongst community members. President Zuppan closed the public comment period for the General Plan and Zoning Amendments. Board member Henneberry stated that he believes the homes currently on the property should be retained and also agrees that large format stores be prohibited. Board member Knox White stated that he is concerned that a lot of the Planning Board prior zoning discussions are not being incorporated in the current document. He would like to see the Navy step up and complete the conveyance of land. He also would like the City Council to be engaged in the project prior to the end of the process. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 January 28, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-01-28.pdf |