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PlanningBoard | 2019-10-14 | 7 | Board Member Saheba said this type of architecture is a bit frenetic but is okay if that is what the developer wants to do. He said the Compass buildings have the same shading elements regardless of orientation. He said this results in some of the south oriented buildings having no shading elements over the glazing of the living spaces. He said this should be taken into account for sustainability reasons as well as creating some visual interest in the alleyways by not having the shade elements on the north facing garages. He said a bit more care and analytical study could be done with an eye towards sustainable design. He said the ground floors of the flats along Fifth Street are detrimental to the streetscape due to the blank façade. He said there are opportunities to open up the interior uses to allow some light to get out and indicate some life beyond the wall. He said page A.4.0.4 shows some details that seem inconsequential and pasted on that need work. Board Member Ruiz echoed Board Member Saheba's comments regarding the façade of the Landing buildings. She said the video makes the corner of Fifth and Mitchell look very stark. She suggested further study to make that corner more pedestrian friendly. She said the Lookout balcony walls are too large and intrusive. Board Member Hom suggested some further differentiation between the unit types via material types and color. He expressed concern with some of the design elements of the Compass units. He suggested using different railing designs between the different unit types to help add differentiation. Board Member Rothenberg and President Curtis concurred with the previous design related comments. 7-C 2019-7351 PLN19-0408 - Tentative Map - Site A Phase 2 at Alameda Point - Applicant: Alameda Point Partners, LLC. - Public Hearing to consider Tentative Map No. 8532 for the proposed subdivision of six lots on 20.1 acres within the second phase of the Site A Development Plan at Alameda Point. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4154411&GUID=A07DD2C9- 99D-4194-BBC8-7B9E6583EF46&FullText=1 There were no speakers. Board Member Ruiz said that she no longer needs to recuse herself on any items related to Site A. Board Member Teague made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council. Board Member Rothenberg seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 7 of 9 October 14, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-10-14.pdf |