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PlanningBoard | 2020-10-26 | 7 | Ms. Cook said they would provide whatever is the city standard. Staff Member Tai added that the city had adopted bike standards, the inverted U is what they typically used but that is a detail that can be addressed at building plan review. Staff Member Dong pointed out the lighting design on the plans. President Teague opened up to public comment. There were no public speakers. President Teague closed public comments and opened the board's discussion. Board Member Curtis was willing to support this project with the existing resolution. Board Member Hom believed the revised design was improved and could support this project. Board Member Ruiz did agree that this was an improved design however she was concerned by the lack of sunshade on the southern elevation. She wanted to continue the item and have the applicant come back after addressing many issues. She felt that the Planning Board was being put in the position to approve the project due to economic reasons without further review. She made a motion to continue the item but there was no second. Vice President Saheba considered this a "gateway site" due to it being one of the first buildings you see coming from the airport. He still had concerns with every window not have solar shading on the south elevation and an overall consistency needs to be carried through. He also thought the parking analysis should be presented in a way that offers more clarity. He felt that if the staff could help with these concerns and revisions there was no need to bring this project back and could support. Board Member Cisneros thought the design was very well thought out and appreciated the comments made by Board Members Ruiz and Saheba and agreed that plans for sustainability could be improved. She did not want perfect to be the enemy of the good and she would support. Board Member Rothenberg would support the project subject to the aesthetic and sustainability refinements proposed by Board Members Saheba and Ruiz. Also with validation of the parking requirements and entitlements as described in the documents. President Teague wanted something on the corner that made it a gateway welcoming people to Alameda but would not hold up the project for that. He would support the project. Staff Member Tai wanted the applicant to confirm they were willing to work with staff on the issues brought up this evening. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 7 of 9 October 26, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-10-26.pdf |