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PlanningBoard | 2014-03-24 | 6 | President Burton opened the item for public comment. Ms. Ayn Kirkendall, Saint George's Spirits, commented on being a commuter and would like to see more options for transportation as their hours vary. The plan doesn't address the tourist side for services. She talked about the other hangers being occupied and being an alcohol based area and that more public transit is a necessity. Mr. Jim Strehlow, resident, reported the TDM for commercial, retail listing at 85 points, but an even 16% reduction across the items isn't realistic. He stated there should be focus on peak hour reductions and is concerned there are too many restrictions for developers. The cost of living in Alameda is high. He asked who will be taxed to pay for the incentives. He also stated that the routes for the Target and bicycle shuttle through the tube do not connect. Ms. Claudia Pamparana, Faction Brewing Co., spoke on the benefits of having a shuttle to BART. She stated that they are working with other distilleries in the area regarding transportation. She would like to see transit shuttles on weekends, and if being forced to pay into something she would like it to benefit her company. President Burton closed the public comment. Board member Knox White stated that this is a really good Plan, but there could be some organizing done in the report to make it clearer. There should be some kind of reopener for a TDM, and a regular check in place. He asked where the $1mil figure came into the Plan. He has concerns on the P2 parking lot, 3.5 acre. He commented on the shuttle costs and 80% being the salary of the driver. Vice President Henneberry agreed with Knox White. He addressed the Faction speaker and stated there have been many discussions to help transport employees and visitors to the area and that effort will continue. He stated this is a good Plan and should move forward. Board member Zuppan pointed out that there are a lot of good points in the Plan, but she has concerns on how the numbers pencil out stating it is difficult to understand how the costs can be sustainable, when the TMA is chartered there will still be a challenge. Also the commercial space isn't scheduled to be completed for 30 years. Ms. Ott stated the difficulty is assessing the property value for things not built yet, and the special tax for residential 1.8%, she stated the formula will be based on the $1mil upon build-out. The demand for services is based on what is built and adjustments will happen as things move forward. Board member Zuppan explained that from early on, the Board has been talking about transportation connecting the entire island, not just this one area. Looking at the Plan again the focus is only AP, and isn't connecting with all the other shuttle and bus services on the Island. She feels the City's Transportation Commission should be working on Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 March 24, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-03-24.pdf |