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PlanningBoard | 2015-12-14 | 2 | Board Member Zuppan asked for clarification on who is responsible for approving items such as the Alameda Landing Safeway cart restrictions and how to correct them going forward. Staff Member McFann said there is joint responsibility between the inspectors and the planners. Staff Member Thomas said he would follow up on the issue the next day. Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager, spoke on behalf of the City's current planners and the activity they carried out in 2015. The City has invested in improving technology and streamlining processes to be more efficient in the future. Eric Fonstein, Economic Development Manager, described business expansions that occurred in 2015. He noted expansions Penumbra's expansion to 1000 employees and Natel Energy at the Point. Alameda's reputation with existing businesses has helped bring new companies through word of mouth, citing Sila and Heliotrope. The City and College of Alameda are working together on workforce development, including the maritime painting program with Bay Ship and Yacht. President Knox White acknowledged the staff work, including the legal counsel given to the Planning Board from the City Attorney's office. 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 7-A 2015-2383 Public hearing to consider clarifying text amendments to Sections 30-5.7(k) through 30-5.7(m) of the Zoning Ordinance related to continuation of existing legal nonconforming building setbacks and building height. The proposed amendments are categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations. Mr. Tai gave the staff presentation. The staff report and draft ordinance can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2529287&GUID=5896D8F6- 9D60-424E-B80C-4B24D7C1C4EO&FullText=1 Board Member Zuppan asked about what "significant" means in this instance. Staff Member Tai explained that discretion must be used and judgment calls made to determine significance in each instance based upon the project specific physical circumstances and conditions. Approved Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 2 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2015-12-14.pdf |