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PlanningBoard | 2015-07-13 | 2 | space design would encourage interaction in the community and was pleased with the parking revisions. She would like to see increased setbacks, stronger language in the resolution to protect street trees, and community involvement in the Design Review. She recommended delaying planned resurfacing until the project is complete. Mr. Christopher Buckley, of Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, said the project would be an asset to Alameda. He submitted a letter to the Board which listed AAPS's concerns, including setbacks being too small and language in conditions of approval regarding building footprints. He said he would like language in resolution indicate that the building footprints are not locked in and wanted Board to defer action until new design came in. Mr. Scott, Bay Farm Island resident, was in favor of the project and asked the Board to approve it unanimously. He said he would like to see newer homes in Alameda to buy in the future. The Board closed public comment. Board Member Köster asked Mr. Thomas whether the building footprint would be locked in. Mr. Thomas replied that the conditions of approval require Design Review and changes in the footprint can be considered. Board Member Köster proceeded to thank the applicant for listening to previous concerns and coming up with a better plan. He said the challenges for this project were well addressed in the CC&Rs and that he felt comfortable with the setbacks. He was ready to move on and approve the project. Board Member Tang agreed with Board Member Köster. He asked Mr. Thomas whether the applicant can revisit the parking design to expand it. Mr. Thomas said it would be difficult because with the new park design there is not much space left. Board Member Knox White was also ready to approve the plan. He asked Mr. Thomas whether the Street Tree Plan would be brought back to the Planning Board for approval if trees do need to be removed. Mr. Thomas said it would. Board Member Knox White said he had a problem with the strict rules and financial penalties in resolution item 11D because people should not be restricted on how they use their garages and the City would have to enforce it. He wanted to limit what HOA can govern to common areas. Board Member Zuppan asked for clarification on the Pedestrian Walkway Sections on page L-2 and on the Universal Design aspect of the plan. Mr. Thomas explained that the section is showing a bike/ped walkway away from cars on the east side of the development which does not go across to the school but the applicant is in conversation with the school to allow cut through. Board Member Zuppan asked if fire trucks can go through. Page 2 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2015-07-13.pdf |