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PlanningBoard | 2016-06-22 | 8 | Board Member Sullivan said a 25 story building is too big and out of context. She said she would prefer to see smaller buildings. Board Member Köster said he was intrigued by the idea of the taller building with more open space. He said he agrees with the idea of increasing heights as they go toward the water. He said he would like to see Entrance Rd extended and a view corridor preserved. He said the 250 foot height limit is probably too tall for Alameda. Board Member Zuppan said she has a problem with the idea of a 250 foot building trying to fit into the neighborhood. She said she would like to see the heights lower on the Fortmann Marina side to prevent shadow impacts on the boats. She said she was concerned that the road layout would create hard wind corridors. She said she is supportive of having the taller buildings out towards the end as long as they are set back far enough. She said she would lean towards lower buildings with less open space. Board Member Mitchell said he did not think a 250 foot building is in character for Alameda. He said he could support stepping the heights up as they go out on the project. He said putting the large road between the buildings and the boardwalk would be a lost opportunity. Board Member Henneberry said the 250 foot tower is probably a non-starter. He said he was otherwise in favor of shrinking the building footprints to get more open space. President Knox White said he would like to see some bike infrastructure in the plan the next time the project comes forward. He said he does not see a 250 foot building getting approved. He said he is concerned with connecting the project with the neighborhood. He said there are too many roads on the site and would not like to see townhomes because they conflict with the City's transportation and universal design goals. 8. MINUTES 8-A 2016-3036 Draft Meeting Minutes - March 28, 2016 Board Member Zuppan made a motion to approve the minutes. Board Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 (Henneberry recused, not in attendance). 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS *Moved to beginning of meeting* 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS *None* 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS *None* Approved Meeting Minutes June 22, 2016 Page 8 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2016-06-22.pdf |