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PlanningBoard | 2017-06-12 | 6 | Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3066060&GUID=AF6B55F3- 65A-49C0-A417-75A3A2E9763A&FullText=1 Board Member Curtis asked who determined that the unit count would have to increase to 760. Staff Member Thomas said that the developer requested the change in their application. Board Member Knox White said that the subcommittee developed priorities for the project including strengthening the maritime commercial focus, keeping an active boatyard, retain more of the existing buildings, keeping the graving dock, doing a tidelands swap and having dry storage. He said those priorities were brought to the board and approved, even though it could possibly require more units to finance those priorities. Board Member Sullivan asked what the costs of preserving the graving dock would be. Sean Murphy, Bay West Development, said the cost of preserving the graving dock would be over $5M. He said they can't say exactly how many additional units that means because there are many factors that go into the decision. Board Member Knox White asked if the investment needs of the City's Tidelands property are the reason we are considering redevelopment of the Alameda Marina property. Staff Member Thomas said that was correct and explained the limited options there are to get the money needed to reinvest in the property for the next 50-100 years. Board Member Mitchell opened the public hearing. Laura Thomas said this project presents a significant amount of affordable housing that Alameda needs. Peter Brand said the project is not transit oriented development. He said we are separate from the area's transit system and the project would lead to gridlock. He said you only need half the number of proposed units to meet the requirements of the Housing Element. He supports an independent analysis of the infrastructure costs. Liz Taylor, DOER, said they are being forced out after 20 years in Alameda Marina and don't know where they will go. She said the maritime related businesses of the site will not be able to survive these changes. Steve Cooper said he supports keeping Alameda Marina the way it is. Approved Minutes Page 6 of 10 June 12, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-06-12.pdf |