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PlanningBoard | 2015-06-22 | 3 | Mr. Banta stated that it provides a better sight line to the open space area and the waterfront. Board Member Burton stated concern that the single family homes at the top do not have fire truck access. The Board opened public comment. Dorothy Freeman, resident, stated that she would like to see a full 2 acres of public open space on the estuary and more than a walking path on the waterfront. She stated there is no proper street grid and the site is the Gateway to Alameda and it needs to be complementary to neighborhood. She does not feel they should not approve this plan. Helen Sause, resident, stated that the site has breath taking views and she agrees with staff that the design needs to take advantage of the site and it seems to need a better design. Karen Bey, resident, stated she is disappointed with the design and real community benefits are needed since it is a special site near the historic Park Street district. She feels that the 2 acre park is too small and there should be more public benefit. Becky Redfield, resident, stated she dislikes the small units for the low-income housing and she would like a ramp for kayaks but the design is not good, seems flimsy, solid concrete would be better The Board closed public comment. Board Member Burton stated that he does not think that the site plan is worth reviewing or approving and the previously approved plan had three major access ways for public to reach the waterfront, a nice promenade in the center, and had a great core. He stated that the current site plan is packed in tight with narrow spaces between the buildings and no open space between the single family dwellings. He feels that the applicant needs to start over and he recommends denial. Board Member Tang stated that he likes the loading and kayak area, but is concerned with the definition of open space and water. He feels that low tide and high tide should be addressed and could be dangerous, need to address safety and open space first. Board Member Köster stated that the previous plan had great public areas and he is not seeing that in this plan, it feels there is too much asphalt, very few trees and little green space. He stated that he would like to see the city streets reconnected and the architecture needs work. Board Member Knox White stated that he agrees with moving the multifamily back to the corner and mentioned. He questioned why the 2011 plan was not suitable. He feels that the boat ramp needs to be approved prior to the project approval and the length of the ramp clarified due to tides. Approved Minutes June 22, 2016 Planning Board Meeting Page 3 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2015-06-22.pdf |