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PlanningBoard | 2015-05-11 | 2 | Board Member Tang asked about how the City would maintain the sculptures. Ms. Riley said that the art was scratch resistant and easy to clean. Furthermore, she added that the Housing Authority agreed to maintain the art project. Board Member Knox White motioned to approve the art proposal. Vice President Alvarez seconded the motion. The motion carried, 4-1 (Board Member Burton voted against the motion). 7-A. 2015-1658 Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Alameda Point Site A Development Plan and Desity Bonus Waiver; Adopt a Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve the Development Agreement for Site A; and Provide Final Comments on the Draft Transportation Demand Management Plan Compliance Strategy for Site A Mr. Thomas gave a presentation. He introduced Mr. David Israel of BAR architects. Mr. Israel gave a presentation. He introduced Mr. Joe Ernst, of srmERNST. Mr. Ernst thanked staff, the Board and the public for their input on the project. He then gave a presentation. Board Member Köster asked Mr. Thomas about the re-routing some of the roadways in Alameda Point. He asked about the re-routing of Pan Am Way and the other streets in Site A. Mr. Thomas said that some of the street phasing will be done at a later date. He said that he and the development team agreed that the realignment of the streets in Site A is really important for both current and future tenants of the site. President Henneberry clarified that the plane at the entrance to Ralph Apezzato Memorial Parkway would remain in its place. The Board opened public comment. Board Member Burton motioned to limit speaker time to three minutes. Board Member Köster seconded the motion. The motion carried, 7-0. Ms. Lauren Isell, homeowner, said she was concerned about the increased daily automobile trips that the project would create. She said that current transit options at the site are great but nevertheless underused. Ms. Kari Thompson, representing the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the project. She said that the San Francisco Chronicle and Sunset Magazine recently featured Alameda in their publications. She said that the project would bring money, jobs, and affordable housing to the Island. Ms. Thompson praised Alameda Point Partners for Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 May 11, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-05-11.pdf |