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PlanningBoard | 2015-03-23 | 5 | accessible to the public. She said that she thinks it is otherwise a great project. Board Member Knox White talked about the importance of having the maritime industry in the city. He said that the project is an ideal use for the site. He echoed Board Member Zuppan's comments about the details of the project needing to be determined. Board Member Knox White suggested that public transit be available for workers who work more conventional hours. He added that the Bay Trail might become an urban trail in this section. Board Member Knox White expressed concern about the size of the streetlights, and inquired about the City's maintenance plan for the utilities coming to the site from Main Street. Mr. Thomas said that the main water line will come from Main Street and future development would be able to connect to it. He explained that a brand new water line is less risky to maintain than a 70-year old one. Board Member Burton said he supports this project. He said it is a tremendous thing to have the WETA maintenance facility in the City. He appreciated Board Member Knox White's proposed conditions of approval, and said that the architecture does not mimic the other buildings in the area. He likes the proposed design of the building, but wants to see minor changes made to the street side of the building, if possible. He addressed certain issues with placement of the men's and women's facilities inside the building. Board Member Tang said that he is in favor of any project that will create jobs in Alameda. He asked Mr. Thomas how the City would be leasing the land. Mr. Thomas said that the land was publicly owned, but will be leased to WETA for 60 years, and public land is exempt from property taxes. Board Member Tang asked under what circumstances the project would be exempt from the TDM. Mr. Thomas clarified that the project would not be exempt from the TDM, but the zoning ordinance allows the Board to have more parking spaces at the site if there is a finding that suggests that they are necessary. Board Member Köster said he is very excited about the project. He called the building an exemplary model for what the Board wants to see at Alameda Point. He said he agreed with Board Member Burton about the issue with the facilities, and asked about if the canopy around the rear side of the building could be expanded to the street side of the building. Vice President Alvarez said she likes the plan and the building, and agreed with Board Member Burton about the design variations on the street side of the building. She also supported any job-creating project, and suggested that the building be open to tours for local schoolchildren. President Henneberry said the project is a coup for Alameda. He praised WETA for trusting the City with this project and said that he is strongly in favor of the project. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 23, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-03-23.pdf |