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PlanningBoard | 2021-03-08 | 9 | Council item and was in full support of moving this to the City Council. He recommended changing the word "reconsider" to "negotiate" since no action had been taken. Board Member Rothenberg made a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the Tidelands Exchange with the word change of "reconsider" to "negotiate" and Board Member Curtis seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0, Board Member Ruiz had recused herself. President Teague opened board discussion and comments on The Master Plan. President Teague clarified with the staff that the board didn't need to approve the Master Plan that evening for the plans to move forward in terms of the Tidelands Exchange. Director Thomas said that was correct and that the staff planned to be back with a Development Agreement for a Planning Board review. Board Member Rothenberg discussed how Master Plans are living documents and they form over time. She believed this Master Plan stood on its merit and content but could benefit from being improved and more informative in areas. She pointed out there could be aspirational goals set that had been brought up by the public. She gave examples of how that would work and pointed out places where other references could be noted. Board Member Cisneros appreciated the comments made by Board Member Rothenberg. She felt that the Master Plan was very comprehensive but did encourage the applicant to consider and incorporate some of the other comments made by the public. She also saw that the 2 million dollar request was for City Council to negotiate, she did note that she believed the request was a bit unfair. Vice President Saheba believed the Master Plan was much improved and agreed with Board Member Rothenberg's comment about the Master Plan being a living document. He also gave examples of areas that could be made clearer. He had some thoughts on how to make the parking more mindful. Board Member Curtis believed his colleagues had already beautifully articulated the critiques of this plan and he had nothing else to add. Board Member Hom was in support of the Master Plan and thought it was much improved from the 2018 plan. He commented on public access and how this project would provide access on 3 sides which is much more public access than you would see in regular waterfront projects. He also commended that the developer was committed to maintaining public access, which was a big plus. He was also ready to adopt the Master Plan now with a few amendments. He suggested revising the sketches, adding plans for the lighting in public access areas and ways to improve parking. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 9 of 12 March 8, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-03-08.pdf |