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PlanningBoard | 2017-06-12 | 5 | Board Member Burton said he is happy to see the effort to keep and expand the quality maritime related jobs on the island. He said we cannot ignore our responsibility to contribute to solving the region's housing crisis. He said he would also support limiting the amount of single family housing at the site in order to help support transit alternatives. Board Member Sullivan said she is excited about the commercial segment. She said she is concerned with the small number of starter homes we are building. She said she would like to support it but she wishes it were not so dense. Board Member Mitchell said he looks forward to opening up this amazing piece of property with a blend of uses that Alameda needs. He said he is comfortable with the amount of single family homes. Board Member Knox White said Catellus would not be the ultimate builder and we should consider giving direction on whether we want more single family housing or not. Board Member Knox White made a motion to approve the proposal with two changes: that single family homes be no more than 20 percent of the units, and that all elevator served buildings' units are 100% visitable and that as many townhomes and single family homes as possible be visitable. Board Member Burton seconded the motion. Board Member Zuppan said that the trip count constraints would force the project to meet its transit goals, regardless of unit types. She said she has a problem constantly saying that people who live in single family homes don't use transit. Board Member Sullivan said she likes the variety that the 30% single family units would provide. Board Member Mitchell agreed and said he would like to stick with the original plan. Board Member Curtis said that we have a tremendous problem now, without any building yet. He said the 400 units could lead to gridlock. Board Member Knox White offered to amend his motion, returning to the 30% single family home limit in the plan as presented. Board Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-1 (Curtis). Board Member Mitchell announced a five minute recess. 7-B 2017-4430 Alameda Marina Revised Project Description and Confirmation of Scope of Environmental Impact Report Analysis Approved Minutes Page 5 of 10 June 12, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-06-12.pdf |