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PlanningBoard | 2014-06-09 | 5 | Board member Knox White stated he would rather not. The original motion carried, 4-3 Board member Zuppan motioned to advise City Council as a whole that the Planning Board is in favor of the HE with proposed edits without 2.8.B. Board member Alvarez-Morroni seconded. Motioned carried, 7-0 7.B. Recommendation to Approve the Draft Alameda Point Waterfront Town Center Precise Plan. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on a draft specific plan for the area generally located around the Seaplane Lagoon and Main Street entry at Alameda Point Mr. Andrew Thomas, City Planner provided a presentation and update on the 135 page plan. President Burton opened the item to speakers. Ms. Irene Dieter, spoke on the open space area of the plan. She feels there is some opposition and some wetland issues from the Recreation Commission that wasn't documented. She requested the PB address the differences with the various titled open spaces. She suggested demolishing Building 25. Mr. Bill Smith, spoke on open space and housing issues at AP. He seconded Ms. Dieter's comments. He commented that staff may have misrepresented what the Sierra Club had suggested. He spoke on integrating housing with other buildings. Mr. Richard Bangert, Sierra Club, spoke on the open space area on the left side of the sea plane lagoon. He reported the Sierra Club's comments weren't incorporated into the plan. Sierra Club wants a bona fide wetland for wildlife. Camping in the wetlands isn't going to protect wildlife, they had proposed extending the existing wetland. This is not a continuation of a nature preserve. He spoke on sea level rise taking over buildings and wetlands in 40-50 years. He proposed a balanced phase approach to remove concrete along the corridor. Closed public comment. Board member Köster commented on the building heights in front of the historic landmarks and agrees with AAPS previous comments. He asked that the 35' and 50' buildings be swapped. He has asked to see the right-of-way on the plans. He agreed with Sierra Club's comments and getting things documented. Mr. Thomas reported Alameda Point lease revenue doesn't go to the City. Ms. Ott commented that anything that becomes "green" has to stay green space. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 9, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-06-09.pdf |