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PlanningBoard | 2015-05-11 | 4 | Ms. Diane Lichenstein, representing Alameda Home Team, said that she was very excited about the plan. She said that the community put the plan together in order to address their needs. She said she was happy to have a balance between jobs and housing at the site, and called for approval of the project. Ms. Helen Sause, resident, gave a brief history of the community's attempts to reuse the Base. She said that the current development plan is a dream come true for her. She said that she hoped Site A will be a valuable resource for the City for decades to come, and that the plan would lead to the rest of the redevelopment of the Base. Ms. Karen Bey said that she was very encouraged by the plans. She thanked Staff and the development team for their work on the project. She listed the benefits that the project would bring to the City, but said she was most excited that the plan would make Alameda a tourist destination, which would bring additional revenue to the City's budget. Mr. Doug Biggs, Executive Director of the Alameda Point Collaborative, spoke enthusiastically in favor of the project. He said that his group wanted to be part of the development, and praised the development team for their inclusion of the public in the process. He said that there is a good mix of uses and amenities at the site. He said that the housing crisis is huge in Alameda, and said that this project will help alleviate this crisis. Mr. Sky Riggs said that half of his employees commute over 40 miles to their work in Alameda. He said that housing on the Base will help small business owners like him to encourage his employees to move to Alameda. He said he was in favor of this project, and said that there is an opportunity to leave a positive mark on the site and Alameda as a whole. Mr. Ron Silverstein, resident, spoke in favor of the project. He said that the plans was a big step in the right direction, and claimed that many residents are in favor of the project. Ms. Laura Thomas, representing Renewed Hope Housing Advocates, said she was in favor of the 200 affordable housing units. She said that Site A plans are a good move forward, and added that the proposed waterfront at Site A give a delightful sense of expectation for the rest of the area and the City. Ms. Veronica Hinkley-Reck, resident, said she was in favor of the plan. She said that she raised her children here because of the diversity in the City. She praised Alameda Point Partners for their expertise and community input. She said she was also really encouraged that the developers are enthusiastic about making 25% of the housing affordable, which is more than required. She urged passage of the plan. Mr. Michael McDonough, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, said that he has spoken to many people about Site A, and that all of them were excited about the project. He said that new infrastructure for the area is crucial for the area, and that many businesses will not come to the Island without these infrastructure improvements. He Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 10 May 11, , 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-05-11.pdf |