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PlanningBoard | 2016-02-22 | 2 | Bonus Waiver and Exceptions application for Construction of a Three-Story Mixed-Use Development including Nine Residential For-Sale Units and 4,700 square feet of Ground Floor Retail on an Existing Parking Lot at 1435 Webster Street (APN74-427-5-1) The project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects. Staff Member Thomas gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2569527&GUID=7A318C2F- D06-4874-97D1-AA02AB435A13&FullText=1 Andy Goldberg, project applicant, spoke on the process that the project has gone through to get to this point, including collaborating with various stakeholders. He said moving the project forward in a timely manner is very important to him and he thanked planning staff for their help with the process. Board Member Köster asked if there were any businesses using the parking lot currently. Staff Member Thomas said it was closed off. Board Member Burton asked how the third retail space, which appeared cut off in the back by the utilities' space, would access things like trash and recycling. Dave Johnson, project architect, said they do not have tenants lined up yet and can adjust the utility area to provide access to the rear if it is needed. President Knox White asked how long the process has been going on. Staff Member Thomas said it started in mid 2014 and has gone through several design changes from a modern to more traditional design. Board Member Sullivan asked whether the residential units would be able to lease parking spaces. Staff Member Thomas explained that the parking would be shared by all tenants and one entity would be responsible for leasing them all out. Board Member Sullivan said she wants to avoid residents choosing not to purchase parking and impacting the neighborhood street parking. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Page 2 of 8 Approved Minutes February 22, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-02-22.pdf |