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PlanningBoard | 2019-03-11 | 2 | Staff Member Tai confirmed that the project does require an EIR. President Sullivan opened the public hearing. Irene Dieter suggested the scope be broadened. She said the VA should replace all the wetlands that would be destroyed by the project. She wants to consider redirecting storm water runoff back onto the wetlands at the base instead of dumping into the bay. Richard Bangert said the CEQA document was required for the wetland mitigation plan. He said the EIR should consider an alternative that would place the clinic in the Alameda Point Enterprise District. He said that would cut down on truckloads of soil needed as well as be better served by transit options. Allen Michaan urged that the Antique's Fair be considered throughout the project. He suggested allowing the Fair to rotate its site configuration 90 degrees when construction on the VA project begins. He said that they do not disturb the birds and can be a compatible use. He said the event brings a lot of benefits and prestige to Alameda. There were no more speakers. President Sullivan closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague asked if the suggestions offered by the public speakers be covered normally in the EIR. Staff Member Tai said that all of the comments would be recorded and addressed in the EIR. Board Member Teague said the area is encapsulated and he hopes that the EIR will consider potential impacts to that encapsulation. Board Member Curtis said it is an honor for Alameda to have this project. President Sullivan asked if there are plans for the Antiques Fair to make sure they do not become homeless. Staff Member Tai said he does not have that answer tonight and that staff would have to figure out that part of the conversation as the project moves forward. Board Member Saheba asked if future adjacent uses to the easements would be impacted by this project and need to be studied. Staff Member Tai said that he is not aware of any impacts, but those questions are part of the reason for doing the EIR. He said the public would have until March 22nd to submit comments. He said the responsibility for implementing, monitoring, and applying for wetland mitigation would be solely on the VA. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 2 of 10 March 11, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-03-11.pdf |