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PlanningBoard | 2015-04-13 | 8 | Buena Vista Avenue, Clement Avenue, and Entrance Way. The properties are zoned R-4/PD (Neighborhood Resdiential with a Planned Development overlay) with a MF (Multifamily Residential) overlay. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council on January 2, 2013 for the Tentative Map pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Mr. Thomas gave a presentation. He introduced Mr. Gordon Jones, President of Lennar Bay Area. Mr. Jones gave a presentation. Board Questions: Board Member Burton asked if there is a requirement for the new development to join the Northern Waterfront TMA, and if there is a procedure for them to do so. Mr. Thomas explained the developer is required to join either the Northern Waterfront TMA of the West Alameda TMA. Currently, they are the only development at the site, and they would join the cross-estuary shuttle on a temporary basis. The Board opened public comment: Ms. Erin Fisher, resident, asked the Board to encourage mass transit for all Alameda residents. She said she was concerned that she would have to pay for the shuttle service as a current resident of the area, while her nearby neighbors might not have to but nevertheless would benefit from the increased public transit serving the area. The Board closed public comment. Board questions: Board Member Knox White asked for clarification on the language in the text in order to give the developer the option to create their own TMA or to join a current one. He suggested that a welcome packet be introduced for future residents to inform them of their transit options, and said that an annual transportation survey would be a good idea in order to plan for future development in the area. He said that the TMA is otherwise very easy to read and understand. Board Member Burton said he agreed with Board Member Knox White's comments. He asked about the position of a TDM services coordinator, and stated that the person or entity must conduct the survey and the vehicle count in the area. Board Member Tang asked if there would be a limit on passes per household. Mr. Thomas said that each household would pay an annual fee, and the people who move in would first have access to AC Transit and the cross-estuary shuttle. This arrangement could change over time, depending on the necessities of the residents. Board Member Köster said that he would like to add in the survey what specific types of Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 10 April 13, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-04-13.pdf |