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PlanningBoard | 2017-01-09 | 4 | Mr. O'Hara continued his presentation on the street and Bay Trail cross sections. Board Member Mitchell opened the public hearing. Philip James said he is a native Alamedan and is excited for the project. He said using this space for more families to take advantage of the space. He said a 14 story building here might balance out the 30 story building(s) planned for Brooklyn Basin. Victoria Fierce said she is a renter in Oakland who pays too much to live in an unsafe building and this is a huge way for Alameda to make a dent in our housing needs. She said the building height is totally appropriate for the area. Josh Geyer, Alameda homeowner, said he liked the design. He said the site is currently being wasted. He said the 14 story building would balance out the taller buildings across the estuary. He said housing is a regional good and wants to live in a city that is doing its part to prevent pricing people out of Alameda. Doyle Saylor, Renewed Hope, said he is a part of a coalition of renters and housing advocates that support 25% affordable housing and universal design. Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team, said the plan is well thought out and an exciting addition to Alameda. She said turning the estuary into a benefit instead of a barrier will be great for Alamedans. Karen Bey said she supports the project and is excited that we are finally developing our waterfront. She said we are designing the waterfront and have a chance to not repeat the mistakes of the past like was done at Southshore. She said she supports building an iconic building and utilizing water transit opportunities for the site. Carter Lavin, AD18 Democratic delegate, said he is excited by the project and the opportunities it provides to make water transit viable. Chris Perry said they were kicked out of their apartment last year and they chose to stay in Alameda. He said we need to build more housing to solve our affordable housing issues. Jon Spangler said the details will be important to make sure the project is successful. He suggested a kayak-share program similar to what has been launched in Minneapolis. He said commercial uses that use outside spaces should be used. He said cycle tracks are dangerous unless there is no cross traffic. Brian McGuire, Bike Walk Alameda, said they like the perimeter circulation sections. He said Entrance Rd. is where all the residents will need to be so making sure there are Approved Minutes Page 4 of 7 Planning Board Meeting January 9, 2017 | PlanningBoard/2017-01-09.pdf |