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PlanningBoard | 2016-11-14 | 3 | The applicant said they have hired a landscape architect, Jennifer Bowles, and that they expect the parking surface to be permeable. Board Member Sullivan asked how the four foot requirement was chosen. Staff Member Thomas said that it was a staff decision based on site conditions and other factors. He said they also made the problem more difficult by pushing the new garage five feet off the property line. Board Member Zuppan asked about the drainage concerns raised by the neighbors. Staff Member Sablan said the conditions required that the drainage be directed away from the property line and that it would be reviewed at the plan check phase. Board Member Curtis said he would not like to call the project for review. Board Member Burton said he has been in that backyard and that the trees are character defining trees for the neighborhood. He said it requires more detailed study to demonstrate that the project can proceed without killing those trees. He said he would call the project for review and described what he would look for in the plan. 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 7-A 2016-3579 Safety and Noise Element Update - Public Hearing and Recommendation for Adoption by City Council. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the project does not have the potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2875503&GUID=5171E347- 2872-44DE-87C5-OFOCD6E522AO&FullText=1 There were no public speakers. Board Member Knox White made a motion to approve the item. Board Member Zuppan seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. The resolution can be found at: https://alamedaca.gov/sites/default/files/document-files/department- files/Planning/2016_planningboard_resos_july-december.pdf 7-B 2016-3582 Approved Minutes Page 3 of 9 Planning Board Meeting November 14, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-11-14.pdf |