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PlanningBoard | 2021-09-13 | 4 | Chris Aria, an Alameda resident, asked that the Planning Board please consider zoning the Harbor Bay Club as Recreational. He discussed the history of the space and how it had been zoned wrong for years. He also wanted it made very clear what a new owner of the club could or could not do. Alex Wolfe, an Alameda resident, discussed the importance of the Harbor Bay Club and why it should be designated as Recreational. He discussed better places in Harbor Bay for housing. He also discussed how it was purposely being mismanaged. Tim Coffey, an Alameda resident, discussed the importance of the Harbor Bay Club. He also discussed its history and what homeowners were promised with the facility. Neil Dandavati, an Alameda resident, discussed the importance of the Harbor Bay Club and its history and meaning to the community. He also discussed better community outreach and did believe there was some potential in mixed-use zoning. Jeff Petersen, an Alameda resident, discussed the golf course and how it was before it was redeveloped as a recreational facility and talked about how much the club had changed since the owners had been denied being able to develop it for housing. He believed the owners were letting the club run down on purpose. Bill Pai, Board President for the Primary Board for the Community of Harbor Bay, said he supported the decision to defer the zoning decision for the Harbor Bay Club until the Housing Element was resolved. He discussed how the Governing Documents of the community stated that there would always be a recreational facility on that property. It was part of the covenant that was made with the homeowners. Josh Geyer, an Alameda resident, was very sympathetic to everyone's comments but he reminded everyone that housing must be considered in all areas of Alameda. He thought the idea that it had to be for housing or recreation was wrong, you could make both work. Rohit Reddy, an Alameda resident, discussed the importance of Harbor Bay Club and how it was part of the reason he and his family came to live in Alameda. He discussed how important it was to his family and the community. He added that he did support housing but having green spaces and a liveable community was also important. Rebekah Balboni, an Alameda resident, urged the board to rethink the zoning for the Harbor Bay Club. She discussed how the club helped her maintain her mental health during the pandemic and she was ready to fight for the pool's importance. Jason Gerke, an Alameda resident, and a nurse discussed the importance of the Harbor Bay Club for both mental and physical health. Zac Bowling thought the General Plan was looking great and appreciated that his comments were heard. He believed that they should defer the zoning for the Harbor Bay Club until a later date. He applauded the staff for all their hard work. Chris Buckley, AAPS (Alameda Architectural Preservation Society) discussed the elements that the AAPS had liked and what elements needed more detail. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 1 of 10 September 13, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-09-13.pdf |