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PlanningBoard | 2014-09-22 | 5 | negatively to the development on Bay Street in Emeryville and said that parking was a major issue. The Board closed public comment. President Burton thanked the community for their input. He said that there were a lot of pieces in the development, and that all of them merited equal attention. Board Member Köster asked why the traffic lights were added. He also wanted clarification on the use of bus passes. Mr. Thomas replied that the traffic study was done first, and that the traffic lights would improve traffic flow. The project also pays school impact fees. Vice President Henneberry asked Mr. Thomas about Clement Avenue's extension. Mr. Thomas said that Clement Avenue would ultimately be fully extended in accordance to the General Plan. He refuted claims that the plans violated the requirements of the Department of the Interior. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni said she hears most about traffic flow. She said she understood that many drivers speed through the area, and that drivers need to change their habits. She had some questions about bus services in Alameda. She said that it is unfair for the developer to be involved in neighborhood issues. Board Member Knox White said he has suggested amendments related to affordable housing and other issues. He said he is not ready to approve the TDM. He also clarified differences between car share and firms like Lyft and Über. Transportation mitigation should be available to all residents. Board Member Köster said that the project is a very successful one for the City. He said he was shocked about the height of the building, but was more comfortable about the setbacks and said it would go well with future developments. He also liked how it would be LEED certified and the new funding for Jean Sweeney Park. He wanted to remove all unnecessary traffic signals. Vice President Henneberry said his opinion of the project has not changed. The positives far outweigh the negatives. It's time that the president moves forward. President Burton thanked everyone who came out this evening, and staff for their hard work. He asked Mr. Thomas how the projects would come together with each other. He agreed with Board Member Knox White on the wording of the TDM and stated he is uncomfortable with simply selling off the parking spaces. Either people buy the spaces and then sell them when they sell the unit, or they return the spaces back. He said that spaces needed to be unbundled over the long term. Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 September 22, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-09-22.pdf |