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PlanningBoard | 2016-02-22 | 4 | Board Member Mitchell said he is supportive of the project overall and looks forward to some design improvements. He said he likes the design of the first proposal but likes the retail design of the second proposal. He said he is concerned that the parking spaces do not come with the residential units. He said we should have a broader discussion about rental housing VS. condo housing. President Knox White said he wishes they had seen the project earlier so that they could do their due diligence without feeling pressured due to the fact that the applicant has been working on the design for 1.5 years already. He said he agreed with most of the comments of the board. Board Member Burton said swinging doors combined with our building codes would make waterproofing very difficult and invite a future lawsuit from condo owners. Board Member Zuppan made a motion to continue the item. Board Member Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. 7-B 2016-2612 A Public Hearing on Design Review for Block 11, Block 8, and Phase 1 Waterfront Park at Alameda Point Site A. Board Member Burton explained that he would be recusing himself from these items. He said he has been exploring the possibility of working on larger, multi-family projects. He said he spoke with many architects about his thoughts and that conversation led to a decision to join the firm KTGY. He said that due to their work at Site A, he has decided to recuse himself. He said he is working with city staff to get a clear answer on whether he needs to recuse himself from all discussions of Site A, but wanted to be conservative at this point. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2569529&GUID=4DCA1FCF- EE85-4B99-A8C1-2F64BE2146DO&FullText=1 David Israel, BAR Architects, gave a presentation on Block 11, including all changes made incorporating previous Board comments. Jessica Music gave a presentation on the revised design for the affordable housing buildings at Block 8. April Shaw gave a presentation on the Waterfront Park, phase one. Page 4 of 8 Approved Minutes February 22, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-02-22.pdf |