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PlanningBoard | 2016-05-09 | 6 | Board Member Mitchell asked about comparisons to costs for building the Harbor Bay and Main St. terminals and whether there was a less expensive version of this plan. Staff Member Giles said this is probably the minimalist version. Staff Member Thomas said that the in water improvements were very expensive and planned for the long haul. Staff Member Ott said that to avoid dredging they are planning a longer float which is an upfront cost that will save money down the line. Board Member Sullivan asked how long they could last without dredging. Staff Member Ott said that the site has very little shoaling and could likely last 30 years or more without having to dredge. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Helen Sause said that there were many good reasons why the project would benefit Alameda and said she hopes the city would support the project. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Board Member Henneberry said this was not controversial and we should proceed. Board Member Zuppan said she was happy to see this moving forward. She said she had concerns that the short term paint solutions would start looking bad very quickly. Board Member Köster said we need this multi modal transit hub. He said he was concerned with the placement of the road and would like to study having it pushed back or going around behind the parking. He suggested temporary kiosks to provide some amenities for the area. President Knox White said he did not see any phase one bike parking solutions. He said we need to plan for a lot of bikes at this location. He said the parking lot will generate 400 vehicle trips through congested West End streets so we should make sure we have more than ten bike lockers that fill up quickly. He explained his concerns over how Regional Measure Two earmarked money for Alameda's ferry service and that it is being diverted for other items in WETA's budget. He said we should support Regional Measure Three when that money is directed back to Alameda. He said we needed to send the message Page 6 of 11 Approved Minutes May 9, 2016 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2016-05-09.pdf |