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PlanningBoard | 2019-02-25 | 7 | Board Member Rothenberg asked for clarification regarding the ADA accessibility requirements of the plan. Staff Member Thomas said the project would have to meet all the requirements of Alameda's Universal Design Ordinance. Ms. Ma said that the civil engineers would figure out the final details related to sloping and access, and that they have chosen materials that would be compatible with the state's path of travel requirements for accessibility. Board Member Saheba asked what would be the timing of the lighting plan submittal. Staff Member Thomas said they will have a condition of approval that would require a lighting plan be submitted and approved prior to building permits. Board Member Saheba asked if the Union St. paseo would have easements or other requirements since they are not in the open space plan. Staff Member Thomas said the paseo would have an easement and has to meet specific dimensional requirements. Board Member Saheba said the paseo needs to be design first in order to foster public access and influence the building design. President Sullivan asked if OSHA has weighed in on the co-location of the hoist and the trail. Staff Member Thomas said they have a very similar condition at the Grand Marina's boatyard. He said Alameda needs to be comfortable with these types of issues because of our maritime nature and said they feel it makes the Bay Trail more interesting. President Sullivan said decomposed granite is a constant maintenance problem and asked if that is accounted for in the budget. Bill Smith, landscape architect, said they are mainly using it in the view pockets and would see less intensive use. He said the owner has a maintenance plan. President Sullivan said the inclusion of the strawberry tree is a mess and should not be included in the plan. Mr. Smith said they are only planning to use those trees in over planted areas. He said their plant list is based on BCDC's approved list. President Sullivan said that many of the choices do not do well in the wind and salt air of the area. She expressed concern about the lack of appropriate shade trees. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 7 of 11 February 25, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-02-25.pdf |