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PlanningBoard | 2017-07-17 | 4 | President Köster asked if there would be a vehicular drop off area for the water taxi. Mr. O'Hara said they would need to look at that as the detailed plans progress. President Köster opened the public hearing. Cristin Sullivan expressed concern about safety for residents during construction. She expressed concern over being able to support all the retail development. She said she supports adding housing in Alameda to address affordability. Dorothy Freeman read a news quote cautioning against setting the precedent of allowing very tall buildings. She said tall buildings belong in Oakland. She said the residential mix was too high and wanted more commercial space and fewer units. Rachele Trigueros, Bay Area Council, said they endorse the project because of the housing crisis. She said the state is not building the number of units required to keep up with job growth. Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce, urged the board to support the project. Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce, said this project will lead to the beautification of the northern waterfront. He said he was excited to see the project happen. Beth Kenny, Chair of the Commission on Disability Issues, expressed concern about the visitability and universal design requirements are not consistent with the ordinance the board recently recommended. She asked the board to not approve the universal design section of the plan. Christopher Buckley asked that the 60 foot height limit be maintained. He said a 160 foot height limit would open a Pandora's Box in Alameda. He asked for clarification on how many areas might be allowed to have tall buildings. Ken Levins said he did not see any facilities for liveaboards. He said the tall building could take away his view of Oakland. He said Clement is not a well-designed truck route. He said he did not see any spaces for vehicles with trailers that might use the marina. Meredith Levins said there are no red curbs on her street which is supposed to be a fire lane which makes it impossible for emergency vehicles to pass and for them to exit their driveway. She asked that the city put in accountability in the plan for things like parking and enforcement. Eric Embry said adding 589 units on top of Del Monte might be more than the neighborhood can handle. He said Clement does not make sense as a truck route. He Approved Minutes July 17, 2017 Page 4 of 10 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-07-17.pdf |