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PlanningBoard | 2014-07-28 | 4 | President Burton stated the building seemed jumbled. He suggested a very active roof or a very active structure, but not both. Mr. Thomas reiterated the Board's comments, stating that conditions regarding accessibility, especially in the bathrooms will be amended as noted by President Burton, the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program will return to the Board for review with the Del Monte project, crosswalks will be added, and revised elevations for Building B will return to the Board for review in the future along with the design and color sample material boards. Board member Knox White motioned to approve the Resolution including the Board's comments and additions. Board member Alvarez-Morroni seconded. Motion carried, 5-0 7.B. Design Review and Development Plan Amendment for a 32-Unit Affordable Housing Development. Applicant: Resources for Community Development (RCD) and City of Alameda Housing Authority. A development plan amendment and design review application to construct 32 affordable, multiple-family, rental residential units, internal drive aisle, parking and landscaping on a .94 acre site within the MX Zoning District located on the northeast corner of Stargell Avenue and Bette Street and commonly known as the "Alameda Landing Affordable Residential Project". Mr. Andrew Thomas provided a brief description of the project. Ms. Christina Mun, RCD, Co-Developer, gave a presentation. Mr. Rich Caldwell, Architect, gave a presentation. Board member Alvarez-Morroni asked about the soft story ordinance. Mr. Caldwell stated that seismic consideration has been a part of the project throughout the process. Board member Tang asked about the upper level housing the elderly. Ms. Mun stated they will follow the fair housing laws by placing those residents with accessibility needs in the ground floor units. She mentioned the handicap parking will be closest to those units. Board member Knox White asked about the auxiliary parking lot connected to the road at the back side of Shinsei Gardens. He asked about the bedrooms in Shinsei backed to the driving lane. He asked about transit passes being part of this development, and why are there more parking spaces for this project. Mr. Caldwell stated there is a fire access road behind Shinsei Gardens that will be shared Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 July 28, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-07-28.pdf |