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PlanningBoard | 2018-05-29 | 3 | Board Member Teague asked for clarification of the board's flexibility surrounding parking, building heights, and density bonus issues. Staff Attorney Chen reviewed the numbers in the density bonus application. Staff Member Thomas said they asked for a waiver for the 45 foot height limit. Board Member Teague asked for clarification about the shared parking requirements and whether the residential users would be permitted to use the commercial parking. Staff Member Thomas said they would like to clarify that language to make clear that the residents are not to use the commercial parking areas. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Alan Pryor said he works at the marina and has experienced the failing infrastructure first hand. Philip James said the sidewalks along Clement are unsafe and we should make room for people who want to live in Alameda. He urged approval of the plan. Chris Nicholas thanked the board for incorporating feedback and boating access in the plan. He said it has come a long way. Kathi Fournier works at the marina and said she is excited to open a small business in the new marina. She read a letter from a resident of Barnhill Marina supporting the plan. Sarah Sieloff said the reuse plan is a good environmental solution to this brownfield. She said she moved out of Alameda due to skyrocketing rents. She said Alameda needs more housing. She recommended approval of the plan. Bob Naber gave a presentation for Save Alameda's Working Waterfront. He said there is inadequate space in the plan for dry storage, the area is too shallow, and the boatyard should be equivalent to what Svendsens used to be. Dorothy Freeman said the new project will block the views of the estuary even more than the current "brown wall" on Clement Ave. She said the project will create major traffic problems for Alameda. Joseph Woodard said a citywide transportation study is required to analyze traffic impacts of planned developments. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 May 29, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-05-29.pdf |