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Public Hearing to Consider a Finding of General Plan Conformity for the Disposition of Real Property at 2800 Fifth Street
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas
Planning, Building and Transportation Director
BACKGROUND
In 2006, the City Council entered into an amended and restated Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the Catellus Development Group for the conveyance of the lands commonly referred to as "Alameda Landing", including the currently vacant lands on the waterfront being prepared for development for residential use by the Pulte Development Company. Pursuant to the DDA, the City is required to convey the land to the Catellus Development Group, who will then convey the land in phases to the Pulte Development Company.
In 2017, the City Council approved a Bayport/Alameda Landing Master Plan amendment to allow for residential development on the waterfront at the foot of 2800 Fifth Street.
In 2019, the Planning Board approved the development plan and design review for 357 residential units on the property and made findings that the proposed development was consistent with the Master Plan and General Plan.
As described above, development of the property is governed by and consistent with the Alameda General Plan, the Alameda Municipal Code, and Bayport/Alameda Landing Master Plan, as amended.
DISCUSSION
California Government Code Section 65402 requires the location, purpose, and extent of an acquisition or disposition of real property be submitted to, and reported upon by, the Planning Board. The Government Code requires that the Planning Board make a General Plan conformity finding prior to conveying the property.
Planning staff has determined that the conveyance of the property for residential use is consistent with the property's Mixed Use General Plan designation and the property's MX Zoning Designation. The staff's determination is supported by the...
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