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PlanningBoard | 2016-06-13 | 6 | President Knox White said that he did not want to let the size of the house become the deciding factor given the larger size of homes they are approving in the city. He did not want the project to drag on in the design stages for over a year as some projects have recently. Board Member Zuppan made a motion to send the design back to staff with the guidance noted to continue working on the project. Board Member Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. 7-B 2016-3003 PLN15-0179 - 2437 Eagle Avenue - Applicant: Housing Authority of the City of Alameda. A Request to Amend Design Review and Density Bonus Application No. PLN15-0179 to Reduce the Eagle Avenue Affordable Housing Project to Three Three-Story Buildings containing Twenty Residential Units. The Proposed Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resource Code 21159.23 Exemption for Affordable Low-Income Housing, and CEQA Guidelines 15332 In-fill Development Projects. Board Member Köster recused himself due to proximity to the project. Staff Member Dong introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2741572&GUID=9116228D- A91-4143-B05B-EA806237309E&FullText=1 Victoria Johnson, from the Housing Authority, gave a presentation on the project design. Board Member Zuppan asked about the depths of the windows, removal of the trellises, and how many units would be visitable by wheelchair. Ms. Johnson said they will meet the City's design code for window depth. She said the trellises were removed in response to a Board Member's comment at a previous meeting and for cost reduction. She said two units would be 100% accessible and seven ground floor units would be visitable by wheelchair. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Stuart Rickard asked for some increases to the budget to allow some changes to increase livability. He questioned the placement of the bike racks and benches at the edge of the property instead of in the interior. He said he supports AAPS' request for double windows. Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, said the biggest issue remaining is the windows. He said the upper sash would be nearly flush and create a two dimensional look. He explained their concerns over the siding choices. He outlined several other detail comments contained in their letter. Approved Meeting Minutes June 13, 2016 Page 6 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2016-06-13.pdf |