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PlanningBoard | 2015-10-12 | 6 | Kevin Jordan spoke about his concerns regarding development, traffic and parking issues on the island. He said the island is maxed out. President Knox White closed the public hearing. David Israel, of BAR Architects, gave a presentation. Board Member Mitchell asked what the process for these items will be, given the very large scope of the projects. Andrew Thomas explained how items would be brought piece by piece before the Planning Board. President Knox White re-opened the public hearing. Carol Gottstein said she hoped there would be three dimensional representations to help the public better comprehend what is being proposed. Jim Strehlow said he is worried that the developer will build a ghost town if there are not tenant commitments before commencing building. He said the Navy housing was workforce housing for local workers that did not generate as much traffic, and wanted to know what the developer planned for this project. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Board Member Henneberry said this project is a long time coming and looks forward to seeing it realized. He said the rounded edges of the building at lot 11 was "too showboat- y." Board Member Mitchell said he liked the re-use of the historic elements of the site. He said he worried that parcel 9 looked too much like Emeryville, and this site deserves more. Board Member Zuppan said she liked the show boat building. She agreed that parcel 9 looked too much like Emeryville or Walnut Creek. She said she liked the idea of something iconic announcing the location across the water, but did not want just a big neon sign. She said she liked that the developer is preserving even more of the buildings than the City asked them to. Board Member Köster said he wanted to move as much of the public amenities to the front of the phasing as possible. He said he liked the curved building. He agreed with other members that the look of parcel 9 did not work. Page 6 of 9 Approved Minutes October 12, 2015 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2015-10-12.pdf |