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PlanningBoard | 2013-04-08 | 4 | Board member Köster asked about the timeline and if there will be workshops. Mr. Thomas stated that nothing is currently scheduled. Ms. Ott stated that a communications strategy is key with other Boards & Commissions, and community groups. Mr. Thomas stated they are currently meeting with other agencies for planning. President Zuppan opened the meeting for public comment. Jon Spangler stated when he first saw this map it scared him because there is no bay trail, no local business centers, and the employment adaptive reuse might include housing. He further stated being concerned the map appears to be missing a few blocks near the northern boundary, and the town center boundaries are different from the former map. The housing numbers should be increased with multifamily housing added. Karen Bey stated she appreciates the schedule for the EIR. She asked for clarification on ferry transit, as the ferry parking currently is about at maximum capacity with commuters. President Zuppan closed the meeting to public comment. Mr. Thomas addressed the issue on ferry service with the long term plan has always been a ferry from the seaplane lagoon to San Francisco. The ferry is run by a regional agency, and there are challenges with changing or adding services. President Zuppan asked for comments on the strategy/vision, and then zoning from the Board. Board member Henneberry stated the strategy is a good one, it has already been 20 years and the momentum is gaining. He feels the City is well positioned to move forward and it is the right thing at the right time. Board member Knox White asked about trolley cars in the report stating they should be removed. He stated the photo with the bike chained to a tree sends the wrong message and should be removed. There should be a basic handout for the public on the vision. He stated if the vision is for 30 years, 1,400 housing units isn't realistic. He expressed concern with approving a map, when there are more meetings needed. The town center needs housing, and he stated there should be more short-term and long-term planning. The core should be built first. Board member Köster asked about the Housing Element portion and how the 25% bonus ties in to the process. He is pleased to see the focus being on the town center and to work outward from there. Mr. Thomas said the 1,425 housing units is a conveyance agreement with the Navy and is Approved Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 April 8, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-04-08.pdf |