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DRAFT MINUTES-MAY 9, 2016
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016
1. CONVENE
President Knox White called meeting to order at 7:01pm.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Burton led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Knox White, Board Members Burton, Henneberry, Mitchell, Sullivan, Zuppan. Board Member K?ster arrived at 8:45, during discussion on item 7-B.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
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5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
*None*
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2016-2866
Study Session to Consider Draft Citywide Universal Design Ordinance Requirements and Standards
Staff Member Thomas gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2705109&GUID=E8EFEAEC-44BA-443E-A864-89BB00613A56&FullText=1
Board Member Mitchell asked whether the ordinance is likely to trigger any legal challenges.
Staff Attorney Brown said the City Attorney's office would be included in the drafting process. She said that because it was "uncharted territory" they would publicize the ordinance with trade associations for feedback.
Board Member Sullivan said she wanted to make sure to include the building community in the process to account for design trends.
There was no public comment.
Board Member Burton said we definitely should include the development community but these requirements are needed and can be accommodated. He said he is happy to see it moving forward as our community continues to age.
Board Member Zuppan said these features could be a market advantage, not just a burden, for the developer community.
Board Member Henneberry said he supports the other Board Members' comments and is in favor of the sub-committee idea.
President Knox White thanked staff for bringing the item forward. He said he is okay with a sub-committee, but that he is most concerned with getting the ordinance turned aroun...
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