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PlanningBoard | 2015-05-11 | 5 | praised staff, the Board, and the development team for their hard work, and said that the plan was as great as it could be. Mr. Bruce Knopf, resident, said he agreed with staff's recommendation regarding approval of the project. He said he believed that Mr. Ernst was capable and qualified to implement the plans because he lives in the City. Ms. Kathy Moehring, resident, thanked the Board and staff for their patience. She said that she was very happy that a member of the community was bringing the plan. She said that she saw the decimation of businesses in West Alameda after the Navy left. She said that she understood that revitalization of the Point will take a long time, but the price of this plan is worth it because it will save the City money in infrastructure repair in the long run. Ms. Ann DeBardeleben, on behalf of the Alameda Association of Realtors, said that her group voted unanimously to support Site A. She said that affordable housing is dearly needed in California, and she said that she was very happy that the housing plans were being targeted at renters. She said that millennials are looking for places that are close to where they work and play, or where there is public transportation that gets them from where they need to go. She said that this plan is a huge opportunity for people who live here and those who may want to move here. She urged passage of the project. Mr. William Smith, resident, urged passage of the project. He said that most of the housing in the project is rental units, which compared to recent projects approved in the city, which were units meant for sale on the market. He urged approval of the project. Ms. Lucy gigli, of Bike Walk Alameda, said that she was pleased with the tangibility of the project. She said that the City to provide housing options for those who work here, and if they stay in Alameda, they are more likely to use public transit, bike or walk to work. Mr. Greg Goodfellow, urban planning consultant, said that he wanted to put roots in Alameda with his family. He said that most of the bike and pedestrian resources in the City are centered at the Park Street area. He said that every effort has been made to make these resources available in other parts of the City. Ms. Alexandra Cohn, business owner, said she had to move away from Alameda because she is waiting for her building at Alameda Point to be completed. She said that she would like to be part of Alameda becoming a tourist destination in the Bay Area. She said that the Site A plan was meant for the next generation, and that this plan moves Alameda forward. Mr. Alan Pryor, resident, praised the development team for their availability to the public. He said that the crumbling infrastructure in the area is a huge issue, especially during the drought. He said that traffic has always been an issue in Alameda, but now there are other alternative measures for residents. He urged approval of the project. Mr. Jon Spangler, resident, praised Mr. Thomas for his work. He said he was in favor of the Site A plan. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10 May 11, , 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-05-11.pdf |