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PlanningBoard | 2015-06-08 | 6 | Ms. Szeto stated that they made it central so it's used and convenient. The enclosure has a translucent screen, and metal mesh to maximize daylight. The short term bike parking is translucent to provide site lines for residents. Board member Burton questioned where the means of egress on the second floor are and thinks that there is a need for a second means of egress for upstairs units Mr. Tai stated that the Building Official only sees a need for a second staircase between buildings B & C but not A. Ms. Szeto stated that it would sever the stairway. Board member Zuppan referenced page A2.1 and the back of building C asking about the closet opening next to electric panel. Ms. Szeto stated that it is recessed for storage and utilities, and allow workers to be off driveway, clarified it will be lit. Open the public comment period Melanie Wartenberg, neighbor, stated she does not agree that high density residential is suitable for site, and a better use is green space as the neighborhood is underserved. She doesn't feel the plan is open to community. She stated that Edison Elementary School is already full and will only be burdened by project, senior or disabled housing would be preferred. Measure A should be enforced. Concurs with Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS). City can do better affordable housing elsewhere, disenfranchised residents are not served by this neighborhood. Patsy Paul, neighbor, does not agree with the density of the project. Wanted to know about accounting that says 22 units is needed. Project does not provide neighborhood green space. Design is too boxy and the light colors do not match neighborhood Dick Rutter, AAPS member, stated he understands the intentions of project architects forced diversity but it weakens the project, articulation and color, advocates simplification and not using flat roofs. Buildings are uniform, but porches and stairs are where articulation is. Shane McKay, neighbor agrees with the previous speakers and feels the wedge community is cut off by thoroughfares and currently has to leave the area for activities having to cross dangerous to pedestrian streets. She feels the project is going to increase potential for accidents. Density should not be approved, project will overshadow existing neighborhood. Advocates traffic calming Approved Minutes June 8, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 6 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2015-06-08.pdf |