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PlanningBoard | 2019-10-14 | 2 | to consider Development Plan and Design Review application for a four- to five-story residential building with 360 multi-family units and 8 Work/Live units as part of Phase / of the Alameda Marina Master Plan project. The environmental effects of the proposed project were considered and disclosed in the Alameda Marina Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2016102064). No further environmental review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4154339&GUID=FOC16E65- ABDF-43AE-8DE1-EB057B54EB8F&FullText=1 lan Murphy, BDE Architecture, gave a presentation. Board Member Ruiz asked what the building dimensions are. Mr. Murphy said it is a very long façade, which dictated their tactics to try and break up the building with different techniques, including the view corridor. Board Member Ruiz said she was told that the building length would be 485 feet. Board Member Teague sought and received confirmation that no palm trees were planned for the project. Board Member Hom disclosed that he met previously with the applicant to review the changes to the plan. He asked if the view corridor would be kept open at all hours. Mr. Murphy said they discussed the possibility of closing the corridor during certain hours, but that the current intention is to leave it open. Mr. Thomas said there is a condition of approval in the resolution stating that no gates would be built blocking public access to the view corridor. Board Member Ruiz asked if there are any legal or physical constraints preventing the ground floor units from having some kind of stoop to help activate Clement Avenue. Mr. Murphy said the four feet of grade change would require extensive stoops. He added that they went in the direction of having the units feel more private, which allowed them to provide more landscaping at the edge of the building. Board Member Saheba asked if all residents would have to rely on the Schiller Street loading zone, or if there would be an option for residents on the west side of the project. Mr. Murphy said he expected large truck loading to happen on the Schiller side of the building. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 2 of 9 October 14, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-10-14.pdf |