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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-10-23 | 2 | Regular Minutes of the SSHRB, October 23, 2008 Meeting Page 2 Keliher - The phases of the project are outlined in the development concept. This plan will take 12-20 years for build-out, but will not begin until the Navy has conveyed the land and the environmental clean up has been completed. If the clean up happens fairly quickly, and all goes well, construction might begin as early as 2013-14. Nielsen - The long term phasing has the possibility of affecting current residents in either positive or negative ways. What is being done to prevent displacement and ensure that the development is as non disruptive as possible? Keliher - SunCal is hopeful that working with APC can ensure good solutions for residents and smooth transitions. Nielsen - The 25% for affordable housing is a lot isn't it? Can you talk a little bit on the issue of physical accessibility in the affordable units? Keliher - Yes, 25% is a lot. There are a lot of concepts and details to fine-tune within the plan, such as how many of the affordable units will be accessible. You are all asking very valid questions that come later in the planning process. Nielsen - Can you comment about whether or not the plan is Measure A compliant? Keliher -Regarding Measure A, Suncal will be accessing the community's willingness to exempt Alameda Point from Measure A. To exempt the Point, a ballot initiative would need to be approved. Nielsen - Will the Eco-Pass offer disabled and senior discounts? How close will transit station be to affordable and elderly housing? Keliher - The paths will connect to the transportation areas. Last night, we presented to the Transportation Commission, and they provided input on needed improvements and funding. SunCal is completing an independent study on transportation needs. We are attempting to ensure all units are within a five-minute walk to transit. Soglin - How do you determine what is within a five-minute walk to transit. For example, seniors or people with physical disabilities may walk slower than others? Keliher - I'm not certain. That's a good question for our transit specialist. Chen - Can you tell us about inter-City transit affects? For example, what do you expect the impacts of the development to be on the Webster tube? Keliher - SunCal has solicited input from other public agencies and cities. The problem is not the Webster tube; rather it is the 880 corridor, which causes a back up in the tube. It is our hope that the increased public transit options will mitigate congestion, but it takes years for commuter behavior to change. Nielsen - Can you show us where the business areas will be and when in the phasing plan will they be built? Keliher - Referring to the slides, Keliher highlighted the areas of business. He explained that some housing and business build out will be included in each phase. He commented that certain businesses, like restaurants and retail should be carefully phased to ensure they are coming online when the housing has built enough of a client base. Nielsen - What about employment options and the First Source Hiring program? Potter - Staff addressed this question - There is language for such details in the, "Standards of Reasonableness," which will address existing businesses, along with new employment opportunities. Soglin - Has SunCal considered details for large grocery stores that would be more affordable to local residents rather than more expensive smaller markets? Keliher - No, we aren't at that level of detail yet. We understand that there is a need for these services as well as an anchor tenant (50,000 sq ft), which could be a grocery store, maybe two. Chen - How far are you with clean up? | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-10-23.pdf |