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PlanningBoard | 2014-03-24 | 7 | connecting the other services to this one. Perhaps we can look at the Emeryville plan. She also asked about flexibility being removed from areas on the Plan. She used the examples of websites and the request to build your own plan, consultant work is expansive. AC Transit is a non-competitive agency and we need to look at options. Ms. Ott explained the requirement for easy-passes on AC Transit. She agreed there needs to be clarification and if the Plan needs to change, requirements could change. Board member Zuppan asked about the water recreation areas and parking connected to those areas. Ms. Ott stated they are looking at P5 to be the area for water access. She further explained the starting points and funds for getting the project started. There is a lease revenue budget of approximately $11 mil and are trying to find ways to tap into. Board member Tang asked for staff to look at other TDM's that are successful. He expressed concerns with non-AP residents/tenants using the services and how will that be looked at. Ms. Ott stated there have been comparisons done, and yes there are very successful TDM's that work in many areas in the country. She understands his concerns with people coming to AP for parking and using services without paying. Board member Tang stated concerns that employers being held to the restrictions for their employees without the benefits. He stated smaller more frequent shuttles might be more cost effective. Ms. Ott stated the assessments will be fully explained. They are looking at shuttle variables for efficiency. Board member Alvarez-Morroni appreciates all the TDM Plan work, and understands there may be changes in the future. She agreed the Transportation Commission should be tasked with getting the scope of the TDM city-wide. She feels that the current tenants should work together to find a solution for shuttling visitors. President Burton agreed that Phase Zero should look at helping business currently at AP. He agreed with connecting the Plan throughout the City. He commented on parking and walking radius and asked if the Board would have the final say on the details. He agreed it's a great start, and that there is a need for clarity in a couple spots. He is excited about grant funds being sought. Ms. Ott stated developers will add parking and PB will be seeing those as they come through the process. There are three parking lots in the Town Center area. The current grant fund application is due in early April. The comments tonight will be reorganized before it goes to the Transportation Commission (TC). Ms. Ott reviewed the comments and requested edits for the Plan to be done before being submitted to the TC. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 March 24, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-03-24.pdf |