Title
Public Hearing to Consider a Waterfront Plaza and Promenade Development Plan and Design Review for Approximately 4.5 acres of the Alameda Landing waterfront. An Environmental Impact Report has been completed for the Alameda Landing Project, Including the Proposed Park.
Body
To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, Assistant Community Development Director
Date: June 25, 2018
Re: Public Hearing to Consider a Waterfront Plaza and Promenade Development Plan and Design Review for Approximately 4.5 acres of the Alameda Landing waterfront. An Environmental Impact Report has been completed for the Alameda Landing Project, Including the Proposed Park.
BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Bayport/Alameda Landing Master Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum. In addition to allowing for 17 acres of maritime commercial uses within 364,000 square feet of existing waterfront warehouses and up to 400 residential units, the amended Master Plan requires a 4.5-acre public waterfront park. The Master Plan requires approval and construction of the waterfront park prior to completion of the residential portion of the project and:
* At least 4.5 acres of park land with a minimum width of 100 feet;
* A waterfront plaza at the foot of Fifth Street with a minimum width of 175 feet at the water's edge and a public water shuttle landing and kayak launch;
* A pedestrian-only pathway separate from an extension of the Bay Trail; and
* A variety of spaces and facilities for passive and active recreation activities, including strolling, biking, kayaking and paddle boarding, picnicking and BBQing, fishing, large and small gatherings and events, sunset and boat watching, lounging, running, and learning.
Pursuant to the Alameda Landing Master Plan, the applicant, Catellus Alameda Development, LLC, has prepared development plan and design review drawings for Plann...
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