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PlanningBoard | 2018-05-29 | 7 | Board Member Curtis said the plan will never please everyone. He said the infrastructure will add $116,000 per unit that needs to be recovered. He said he would be supporting the project because it would make something nice out of a blighted area. Board Member Cavanaugh said he is concerned about traffic, but that it is not just the Marina's choice. He said he is in favor of the project. Board Member Teague said he would like to make sure that the residential parking is not allowed in the commercial areas of the project. He said that they should not enshrine the ability to do something else with the maritime commercial space and that they should have to come back to the board. He said the project will make Clement Ave safer and asks that they consider the bike trail widths to prevent potential choke points. He said he would support the project with those changes. Board Member Sullivan said the boating industry is key in Alameda. She said this project should have a full boatyard. She said she wishes the height of the buildings were limited to 45'. She said she would like to see more full sized parking spaces and fewer compact spaces. President Mitchell said the applicant went above and beyond what the board was asking for. He said the project fills many needs. He said this is the best project we can get and state laws would make any future application less desirable. He said he would like the project be 50% for purchase and 50% for rent. Board Member Curtis asked if that would fit into the applicant's economic model. Sean Murphy said they see a range of rental and for sale housing being offered at the site. President Mitchell pointed out that the Housing Element has a goal of increasing the rate of homeownership. Board Member Teague made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Master Plan with the alterations the board specified, including the parking issue, page 40 issue, and a 50% ownership target. Staff Member Thomas outlined staff's proposed amendments based upon community feedback: infrastructure and RFP/RFQ for the boatyard, water taxi dock, street sections, affordable housing plan. Board Member Teague made a motion that City Council approve the Master Plan with conditions regarding parking, Bay Trail requirements, page 40 issue, Approved Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 May 29, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-05-29.pdf |