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PlanningBoard | 2014-06-23 | 5 | purchased. Ms. Dana'l Lamb, resident, agrees with the parking concerns, but is happy to see the development. She questioned why a low height parking structure can't be built close by. She expressed concerns with the demographics. Ms. Kim Baranek, resident, stated being concerned with the asbestos and carcinogens airborne during construction as she has respiratory issues. She expressed concerns with traffic impacting the entire island. Mr. Serge Wilson, resident, commented on this project impacting the entire island, his children will be impacted with long term decisions. His impression is a lot of the decisions are being handled in the shadows. Parking and other standards are in place for a reason, and traffic and parking mitigations aren't based on a good study. He asked them to slow the project down a little and plan a bit more. Ms. Debra Arbuckle, resident, provided a petition with 200 signatures opposing the parking plans. She commented on the affordable housing being planned in the corner of the project. Adding extra traffic and parking not only with this project, but with the Encinal Terminal project also. A shuttle bus on Buena Vista isn't a good idea. Mr. Mark Little, resident, agrees this is a remarkable structure. He encouraged more planning for walking mobilityand stated the Windriver shuttle is already full during commute times. He wants plans completed before the development. Ms. Alison Greene, PLAN! Alameda, stated she is disappointed with time limit, and dispelled the myth that the project won't bring more cars and traffic to the area. The transportation plan needs to look at safety, egress and emergency access. Ms. Heather Little, resident, stated she bought her home nine years ago and still excited about development of the project. She wants to see a clear plan for transportation before build out. She thanked the board for hearing public comments before making a decision. Mr. Sam Greason, Orinda, CA, spoke on being involved in some of the northern waterfront redevelopment area and he commended staff on development in the area stating that the area from Boatworks to ShipWays is a blighted waterfront, and now there will be an opportunity for waterfront living. Mr. Brock deLappe, resident, asked about the requirements for alternative modes of transportation and asked about light rail. He asked about a emergency plan if the estuary tubes become disabled. Mr. Thomas stated light rail should be removed from the General Plans. Light rail cannot cross over the Pacific Rail in Oakland. That means a bridge over or tunnel under and that isn't feasible on the Oakland side. He stated the estuary emergency plans have been in the works for years. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 June 23, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-06-23.pdf |