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PlanningBoard | 2016-11-14 | 6 | Board Member Mitchell said Alameda needs this type of housing and this a good location for it. He said Webster street needs this type of project more than it needs parking spots. He said he hopes the project is successful. Board Member Burton said this project is very much needed in this section of Webster street. He said he is not worried about the parking at all. He said the shared parking should be flexible and allow a lease within a certain distance, not specifically with Hawthorn Suites. He said he would provide a list of building plan concerns that might be an issue with the building code. He said the architectural composition was fine, but he would like to see a little more detail. He said he would like to see a color and materials board before approving the design. President Köster said these are the types of projects we like to see in our downtown districts. He said that a parking problem along this section of Webster would be a good thing. He said this location has a walkscore of 88. He said he agrees that the design could use a little more articulation. Board Member Zuppan made a motion to continue the item, at staff's request, to December 12, 2016. Board Member Curtis seconded the motion. The motion passed 7- 0. 7-C 2016-3583 Alameda Marina Draft Master Plan Environmental Impact Report Scoping Session Board Member Burton said his firm is working on this project and he recused himself from the discussion. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2875506&GUID=A6AD81E5- 748F-4871-BC53-D5EAFA19A3B2 Sean Murphy, Bay West Development, gave a presentation on their plans for the site. President Köster opened the public hearing. Peter Brand said he is participating in an advisory committee for the project. He said the developer is proposing to eliminate two thirds of the commercial and dry storage space. He said they are proposing to drastically reduce the dry boat storage and non-maritime commercial. He said most people are not aware of the 1845 approved units in Alameda's pipeline or the thousands of units coming to Brooklyn Basin. He said lessees on the site are not going to confront their landlord and come speak to them. Approved Minutes Page 6 of 9 Planning Board Meeting November 14, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-11-14.pdf |