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PlanningBoard | 2014-01-13 | 3 | support for the Master Infrastructure Plan. She said that AC Transit is pleased with the plan making Alameda Point a transit-oriented community. She recommended a pass for Alameda Point residents. She said the agency is in favor of transit only lanes on Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Dennis Carroll, neighbor, said he appreciated the bluntness of staff regarding an additional tube or bridges into Oakland. The tubes connecting Oakland and Alameda are a patchwork that need updating. The interest of West End residents need to be considered in any development of Alameda Point. He urged rejection of the EIR. Mr. Dick Rutter, representing Alameda Architectural Protection Society, which submitted written comment to the Board, stated that the turning basin in Oakland are not deep enough for heavy ships, and in turn, would impact a new tube. The housing in the 1800s and 1900s have needed to add new garages. Now, each adult resident has to have a car. Until transportation and job transit habits change, the lack of parking will be an issue. He said his group would like to see boundary lines set on zoning maps and other design guidelines in the plans. Mr. John Thompson said he was disappointed regarding the transportation issues and suggested a delay of the approval of the EIR. He said that the housing development at Alameda Point arrives before stable jobs do, and worries about the reliability of the current tubes in an emergency. Ms. Eugenie Thompson said that she has many questions about traffic and quality of life that have not been addressed. She again stated her public records request for records have not been addressed. There is something wrong with the peak analysis in the document about the traffic situation in Oakland. There are major issues about traffic congestion in East Alameda as well. There is a mitigation in Oakland that has not been considered, the reconstruction of the High Street off ramp. Mr. Larry Tong, with the East Bay Regional Parks District, said he is excited about the redevelopment of the Point and encouraged Alameda to consider an investment in the East Bay Regional Parks District in order to develop a regional park at the Point. Ms. Helen Sause agreed with the speakers who talked on transportation needs. She praised staff's work on the issue. She said she felt rushed to review the complex documents and having to comment. There isn't a clear answer on why there is a rush to complete these documents. She commented on alternatives to the plan and how the issues of employment at the Point are being handled. She asked the Board to take more time to review these documents. Mr. Doug Biggs, Executive Director of the Alameda Point Collaborative, stated that his organization has been involved in the redevelopment process for over 13 years. He thanked staff for incorporating the public's concerns into the EIR. He urged approval of the documents in order to increase economic vitality in the area. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 January 13, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-01-13.pdf |