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Study Session on the Alameda Shipways Residential Project
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, Assistant Community Development Director
Linda Barrera, Planner I
Date: July 24, 2017
Re: Study Session on the Alameda Shipways Residential Project
BACKGROUND
On March 15, 2017, the Cavallari Group, Inc. submitted an application to the City of Alameda requesting review and approval of a Development Plan and Design Review for the 8.1-acre "Alameda Shipways" site located at 1100-1250 Marina Village Parkway (Exhibit 1). The site is zoned M-X, Mixed-Use Planned Development District with a Multi-family Residential Overlay. The M-X zoning requires the developer to submit a Master Plan for approval by the Planning Board and City Council. The 2015-2023 General Plan Housing Element identifies the Shipways site as a housing opportunity site to help meet the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
Currently, the 8.1 acre site consists of concrete ramps and decks, supported by timber piles which were originally constructed during the WWII shipbuilding era but are now in extensively deteriorated condition. Approximately 50,000 square feet of partially occupied office space exists in four separate structures facing Marina Village Parkway. The Shipways project capitalizes on its amazing views of the downtown Oakland skyline and converts an underutilized site with seismic and geotechnical issues into much needed rental housing units.
Staff would like the Planning Board and community to provide input in the following areas of the project:
* Site design and circulation, including the park design and public access; and
* Architectural design of the proposed residential building.
No final action is requested on this application at this time.
DISCUSSION
Site Design and Circulation: As shown in Exhibit 1, the project proposal in...
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