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PlanningBoard | 2018-12-10 | 6 | Maria Gonzalez, speaking through an interpreter, said she works as a housekeeper in a hotel in Emeryville. She asked that there be more hotels in the area where workers have the right to join a union and a better quality of life. She said they struggled for a long time to achieve the benefits they earned with the union. Karen Bey said she supports the project to create jobs, expand the tax base, and add value to the business park. Peter Fletcher suggested postponement and mediation between the stakeholders in order to find a way forward. Steven Gortler said he is concerned about the project's impact on the bay. He said this developer has no intention to get a permit from BCDC. He said the board should not vote on the project until the developer agrees to get a permit from BCDC. He said the 1981 agreement is not good. Reyla Graber said the project should get a BCDC permit. She said it is not the right project for this location. She said resolution 1203 says prominent buildings should be on the spine of Harbor Bay Parkway. She said the location is not sensitive to the shoreline. She asked for a delay or rejection of the application. George Humphreys said he is against the proposal. He said there are many potential hotels being discussed and we should consider them in totality. He said the site is vulnerable to storm damage. David Burton said the developer has been responsive to community and board feedback. He said the city needs the amenities and tax revenue. He said the project meets the objective standards and should be approved. Charles Thompson said he supports the project but not at that location. Karen Kenney said she supports the project and the developer. President Sullivan closed the public hearing and declared a brief recess. Board Member Teague explained some of the background of the 1989 development agreement and the quasi-judicial nature of the Planning Board. He said the board is limited in its ability to require things like new EIRs or other modern development requirements. He said he would be in support of the proposal with several conditions and modifications. He said they must combine the three parcels to meet the FAR. He said the noise conditions should be spelled out and the public art reviewed. He said the parking use needs clarification. He said he would like to see the solar written into the document. He said he likes the idea of bringing the landscape plan back. Approved Minutes Page 6 of 8 December 10, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-12-10.pdf |