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PlanningBoard | 2013-04-08 | 5 | not a zoning issue. Ms.Ott stated a residential buffer can be added along Main Street for instance. The district names can be changed easily. Board member Köster said zoning districts are easier to understand then a zoning plan. He stated that he likes the document and it helps to know what can and cannot be done at Alameda Point. He asked about traffic, and would like to see a traffic study and how downtowns are linking across the island stating there are changing trends in car ownership. Vice-President Burton stated he was part of the subcommittee for the vision, but thought there was something missing with finalizing the vision. He thanked Board member Knox-White for the work he did with the handout. He is open to renaming areas. He was part of the consultant interviews, and agreed that the SOM team was the best. He stated that during those interviews it was determined that the town center and waterfront would not be developed at one time, and developing a nucleus to draw people to the area was necessary. Another key point during those interviews was a discussion on interim uses while developing that area. He concurs that housing needs to be addressed and the specific number of 1425 should not be in the vision statement. He asked about the impact on conveyance from the Navy, and when do we talk about the housing issue, and what will the process be. Ms. Ott stated there needs to be discussion with City Attorney for density; there are a couple different directions the City can go. While going through the EIR process she stated moving forward will lead to further entitlements. Board member Alvarez-Morroni stated she is looking at the vision as one piece and the zoning map as another. She feels the map is a starting place and the Board should focus on the starting point. Board member Tang stated he sees some issues with traffic flowing through housing areas. President Zuppan stated she liked the idea of transition areas as the zoning plan refined. She feels that the vision seems vague. She doesn't think the map should be part of the vision. Board member Knox White asked about staff report inquiring where within the map do we want the 1,400+ units. He thinks now is the time to determine zoning, and housing. The vision should be a 30-year vision and include housing. He feels the guiding principles are great, but they are 15 years old. Board Member Henneberry asked for a clear understanding of what it means if the 1,425 total housing units is increased and taken back to the Navy. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 April 8, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-04-08.pdf |