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PlanningBoard | 2017-02-27 | 8 | effectively serve as a transit connection to Oakland and we should think about preserving some space for that use. Board Member Curtis said he would support something that did not have any impact. He said it is hard to understand how the project would not cause a lot of traffic. Board Member Zuppan said that although a significant amount of housing could be developed on this site, once the land is used for housing it is gone forever. She said this is one of a few places for working waterfront uses. She said we should consider going taller to preserve more space for commercial uses in the future. She said she would like to see more numbers to make a more informed decision. Board Member Mitchell said he would like to see more of the land used for commercial but he does not want to jeopardize the project. He said he would like to see a robust affordable housing plan and sustainable building plans. He said he supported setting aside space for a pedestrian bridge and is excited about the possibility of a water taxi. He said we don't need more waterfront office space. He said he doesn't want to see the "everyone belongs here" motto only apply to those that can afford it. He said he would also support going taller to get more mixed use. Board Member Burton said he would support more vertical mixed use and not just horizontal mixed use. He suggested small incubator office space might be a good option. He said he would support more multi-family units instead of single family. He said he is supportive of building more residential on the site to meet the goals of the site. Board Member Sullivan said we are not looking at the totality of what we are doing with our waterfront. She supports some mixed use of housing but wants to see some variety. President Köster said he supports land banking a portion of the site for a bridge or tunnel footing. He said he likes the waterfront park but there needs to be more of an idea of how to connect the spaces. He said we need to activate that waterfront for all Alamedans and not just for the residents of the site. 8. MINUTES *None* 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9-A 2017-3955 Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions Staff Member Thomas said they approved several design reviews today. 9-B 2017-3957 Approved Minutes Page 8 of 10 February 27, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-02-27.pdf |