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Draft Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2017
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017
1. CONVENE
President K?ster convened the meeting at 7:03pm
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Mitchell led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President K?ster, Board Members Curtis, Knox White, Mitchell. Board Member Zuppan arrived during item 7-B (before 7:25pm). Board Member Burton arrived at 8:33pm (item 7-C). Absent: Board Member Sullivan.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
Staff Member Thomas said that item 7-A has been withdrawn.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Travis Wilson said parking is the next big fight. He asked that parking be considered in a broader context and not just on a case by case basis. He said the General Plan is outdated and needs updating.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
*None*
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2017-4358
Appeal of Design Review Application No. PLN17-0060 - 40 Garden Road - Applicant: Chung Ly. Appellant: Robert Price. A public hearing to consider an appeal for Design Review Application No. PLN17-0060 for an approximately 978 square-foot two-story rear addition to an existing single-family home. The new addition includes new windows and doors, one new garage door, new siding, and a decorative belly band located on the side and rear elevations. The property is located within a R-1, One Family Residence zoning district.
*Withdrawn*
7-B 2017-4363
Public Hearing to Consider a Development Plan Amendment for Alameda Point Site A.
Staff Member Thomas gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3047810&GUID=5924B260-A15B-4F1E-BC95-4E5D6255255A&FullText=1
Joe Ernst, Alameda Point Partners, said they have seen significant escalation in construction costs due to a labor shortage. He explained the difficulty in closing the financing package for the project.
Board Member Curtis asked if the $425/sq. ft. construction c...
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