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PlanningBoard | 2015-05-11 | 7 | busts during the Bay Area in the last 20 years, and that this project will create badly- needed jobs that will start to replace jobs lost when the Navy left. The ferry to and from San Francisco will allow workers and businesses who want to relocate to Alameda to do so. He said that Alameda has very little affordable housing, and he hoped that this project will help alleviate rent control and affordable housing problems in Alameda. He said that the plan is not perfect, but it has the potential to make a great return on investment for the City. Vice President Alvarez said it was a privilege for her to work with her fellow Board members, city staff, and the community on the project. She said the development team did a great job with their community outreach. There is no perfect plan, she said, but that the housing plan is great. President Henneberry said he was in favor of the project. He said that the project honors the past and is the right project for the future. Board Member Burton motioned to approve the Development Plan and Development Agreement clarification with three minor conditions. Board Member Köster seconded the motion. The motion carried, 7-0. Board Member Knox White motioned to approve the TDM Compliance Strategy Plan. Vice President Alvarez seconded the motion. The motion carried, 7-0. President Henneberry called for a 5-minute break. 7-B 2015-1664 Recommendation to Adopt Amendments to (1) the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Section 30-17 Density Bonus Ordinance, and (2) AMC Section 30-4.17G, Special Government Combining District to Approximately 36.36 acres located on Singleton Street on the Former Naval Air Station. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 no further environmental review is required. Mr. Thomas gave a presentation. Vice President Alvarez asked if there was a need to include Coast Guard housing at the site. Mr. Thomas clarified that the numbers in the memorandum do not include the Coast Guard numbers. Board Member Köster asked what buildings were currently at the Coast Guard site. Mr. Thomas said that there are currently 282 units at the site that have been vacant since 2005. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 May 11, , 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-05-11.pdf |