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PlanningBoard | 2017-02-27 | 3 | then dock space. He said they have spoken with many companies, including Bay Ship, over the years. Board Member Sullivan asked if there was a market study to determine how much maritime commercial could work at the site. Mr. Whiskeman said they have spent a lot of time and money pursuing commercial opportunities for the site and spoken with commercial real estate brokers about the market demand. He said there is not any commercial demand for the site that could pay for the infrastructure upgrades that are needed. Board Member Burton asked for clarification about what exactly is being asked for by the developer with respect to the development agreement and environmental impact report. Staff Member Thomas said the city needs to decide whether the project will require a supplemental EIR and master plan amendment. He said the board could also decide if the proposal is consistent with the previous master plan. He said staff has decided that the project will require a disposition and development agreement amendment approved by City Council. He said the number of outbound morning trips as compared to the 2006 plan would be a major factor in decided what actions and approvals would be required. Mr. Whiskeman said their master plan anticipated changes in use as long as they stay within their predicted number of trips. He said they have designed the project to do just that. Board Member Burton asked for clarification about the nine units of affordable housing from the current phase of Alameda Landing that would be applied to the requirements for the final phase. Mr. Whiskeman said they made a deal with the city to build Stargell Commons nine units larger than required that would be applied towards the waterfront plan. Board Member Burton asked where that agreement is codified. Staff Member Thomas said he did not know. Board Member Burton asked whether the water shuttle would be guaranteed in the plan or just aspirational. Mr. Whiskeman said they would build an ADA compliant dock at a cost of about $2.5 Million. He said they would also finance the boat cost and that TDM revenues would fund operation. Approved Minutes Page 3 of 10 February 27, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-02-27.pdf |