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PlanningBoard | 2015-05-26 | 5 | Ms. Helen Sause, representing the Alameda Home Team, said that that the affordable housing complex addresses a spectrum of incomes that is desperately needed. She said that there are many positives to having senior housing in Alameda, and praised the Housing Authority's maintenance of their other properties. She said that her group urges approval of the project. Ms. Alison Greene of Plan Alameda commended the City and the developer for their work. She said that her group was more concerned about the increase of cars that would come to the neighborhood as a result of the development. She said she agreed with Mr. Cassidy's comments, and that there was little parking available, and that transit issues needed to be taken into account for future developments in the area. Ms. Greene said that there might need to be another option, including eminent domain, in order to make sure that the Clement Avenue extension is fully completed. She said that she was excited for the project, but said that the draft resolution omits the word "senior", which suggests that it might not be explicitly mandating senior housing. The affordable and market-rate communities should have the same amount of parking per unit. She asked to include a condition of approval that would regulate the heavy equipment that would be parked in the area during construction. Mr. Jay Ingram, resident, said that approval of the project does not need to be rushed. He said that the design is beautiful, but does not fit the Del Monte neighborhood. He said that much of the view corridor will be gone when the Del Monte building is built, and encouraged it to be preserved as much as possible. He said that he appreciated the money allocated for Jean Sweeney Park, and asked for money to be allocated for Littlejohn Park as well. Ms. Anne McKereghen, resident, spoke in favor of the project. She said that, as a realtor, she supports affordable housing in Alameda, and said that she was excited that the Housing Authority would manage the project. She said that there are many seniors that could benefit from a housing project like this one. Ms. Angela Hochabout, said that affordable housing has not been prioritized by the government. There is a shortage of affordable housing in Alameda, and hoped that there are more developments that follow this one. She asked if there would be a service for seniors who live on higher floor to have their laundry done on the ground floor, and agreed with Mr. Spangler's comments on bathtubs. She thanked staff and the developer for their work on the project. The Board closed public comment. Mr. Thomas clarified that there would be showers, instead of bathtubs, provided in the units and that the plans would be revised accordingly. Board Member Burton stated that the design was attractive and expressed his support for the project, and said that the relationship between this development and the main Del Monte building would be a good one. He said that he understood that parking could be an issue on the site, but that senior housing usually requires less parking than other Approved Regular Meeting Page 5 of 8 Minutes May 26, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-05-26.pdf |