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PlanningBoard | 2015-05-11 | 3 | their work. Ms. Patricia Riley, resident, spoke in favor of the project. She said that there would be nice dining and other shops at Site A. She said that the City needed this project and thanked staff for their work. Mr. Kame Richards, of Alameda Community Sailing Center, said that the proposal is taking care of the details that need to be addressed, especially regarding the interface between the land and the water. He said he was very excited about the proposal and urged its passage. Mr. Jerry Cervente, resident, said that the plan was long overdue for the City. He said he was very excited about all of the community input into the plan. He said that traffic has always been a problem in Alameda, but said that, otherwise, it was a great plan. Mr. Tony Kuttner, speaking on behalf of the Greater Alameda Business Association, said that he and his organization had no complaints about the project. The only reservation his group had was that they wanted any shuttle service mentioned in the TDM for Site A to be accessible for all of Alameda's residents. Ms. Leslie Cameron, director of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, said that she was encouraged that the housing was designed for renters and low-income people. In addition, she said that the plans would make Alameda Point one of the most desirable places in the East Bay. She said that the infrastructure boosts are badly needed for the area, added that the project was overdue for the City, and urged approval. Mr. Dean Satner, managing partner of Navigating Systems, said his business has been at Alameda Point since the Base closed. He said that this project would highlight the revitalization of Alameda Point, and thanked staff, the Board, and the development team for their work. He said that he was concerned that it would be detrimental for the area were the project not approved. Ms. Angela Hockabout, of the Alameda Renters Coalition, said that the City needs housing at all socioeconomic levels as soon as possible. She urged passage of the plan, and called it an innovative solution of putting workers and housing in the same area. She warned that the failure of the project would lead to people and businesses to leave the Island. She said that the proposal was awesome, and that it was important for renters that the plan pass. Mr. David Mars, resident, said that he was a renter at Alameda Point. He asked if there was a timetable to displace renters currently in the area Mr. Thomas said there was no timetable or plan to displace any renters. Mr. Casey Sparks said that he was a commuter to the area. He said that he liked how the plans encouraged non-traditional ways for commuters to get to and from work. He said that the Site A project allowed for easy access for transportation, and urged approval. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 May 11, , 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-05-11.pdf |