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PlanningBoard | 2021-09-13 | 3 | owners were interested in pursuing housing options. He explained more about the new classification for Harbor Bay Club. Board Member Rothenberg asked about the zoning and designation of other community centers in Alameda. She discussed the use to the public and how it was important to look at the benefits the club brought. Director Thomas explained the different community centers, from open spaces for parks or residential if they were in a residential area. Harbor Bay Club is a private commercial health club. He explained all the possibilities that had been discussed for the club. Board Member Teague asked specific questions about language and the intent of the wording on the addendum list. He gave suggestions on stronger wording, asked for clarifications on some of the definitions, and asked about street classifications. Director Thomas explained the intentions behind the wording and listened to suggestions. He also discussed the work that the Transportation Commission had been doing on the Street Classification Appendix that had not been presented yet. Staff Member Tai clarified some language meanings and how some things could be interpreted. President Saheba asked for additional clarification on the Harbor Bay Club zoning. He wanted to know if the property owner had submitted any designs for a potential design. Director Thomas said no, the owners had always tried to change the zoning. They had never submitted anything that worked with the current zoning. Board Member Curtis discussed the history of the club and his involvement when it was created in 1978-1979. There was then a debate on the Commercial Recreation Land Use designation and what was used for other health clubs. President Saheba opened public comments. Manish Singh, an Alameda resident, voiced his concern for the Harbor Bay Club and urged that the land be designated as Recreational Space and should not be tied to the Housing Element. He also voiced his frustration that the owners had not considered selling to anyone who wished to maintain the site as a health facility. Lesa Ross discussed why other clubs weren't succeeding while Harbor Bay Club was since it did have outdoor space. She discussed the other ways that the Harbor Bay Club supported the General Plan and its overall importance to the community. Behrad Aria, an Alameda resident, discussed the importance of the Harbor Bay Club to the community on Bay Farm. He was concerned that the area could not support more housing. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 1 of 10 September 13, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-09-13.pdf |