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185 | President Zuppan opened public comment. Board Member Knox White motioned to reduce speaker time to 3 minutes. Board Member Henneberry seconded the motion. Motion failed, 3-2-1 Köster abstained; no quorum. Speaker time will remain 5 minutes. William Smith, resident, noted that the design has improved, although he is still concerned about fulfilling the capacity for the Housing Element. Helen Sause, HOMES, spoke against the density of each parcel and suggested that condos might take advantage of the great views over the estuary and relieve the density of each parcel. Integrating affordable homes would be a much improved social aspect of the development. John Spangler, resident, noted that he was not in favor of the Marina Cove I development and not in favor of this proposal. Diane Lichtenstein, HOMES, concurred with comments made by speakers Sause and Spangler. Distressed with lack of number of affordable units and design. Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope, commented that more affordable housing units are needed, although pleased with the proposed 37 unit multi-family housing lot. Karen Bey, resident, spoke in favor of the project and encouraged approval. President Zuppan closed public comment. Board Member Köster r noted concerns about courts, Buena Vista frontage, and emergency access. Staff clarified that decisions on courts A, B and C can be postponed until layout of multi-family buildings is finalized. Multi-unit housing can be increased at a later time. Map is being addressed tonight and not the architecture. What's referred to as "Street C" in report should be "Street B". There is no "Street C". Vice-President Burton motioned to extend the meeting to 11:50. Board Member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Motion carried, 6-0; no abstentions. Board Member Köster commented that he'd like to see more density on Parcel 53, Street B connect through to Arbor Street and rear access to lots facing Buena Vista. Board Member Henneberry supported acceptance of project. Board Member Knox White supported acceptance of project. Board Member Ezzy Ashcraft commented on desire to see rear access/back alleys for lots facing Buena Vista and encouraged more multi-family units on Parcel 53. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 November 26, 2012 |