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Adoption of Resolution Approving Parcel Map No. 11038 - A Parcel Map to Subdivide Six Parcels Comprising Approximately 22.86 Acres at 2800 Fifth Street into Four Parcels. [City Council] (Public Works 310.05)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 27, 2020, the Planning Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Parcel Map No. 11038 to subdivide six parcels into four parcels comprising approximately 22.86 acres at 2800 Fifth Street, which would allow the Alameda Landing Waterfront Development to move forward consistent with the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA). There were no speakers in opposition to the project at the public hearing. Staff and the Planning Board now recommend that the City Council approve the Parcel Map for the project (Exhibit 1).
BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3188 amending the Bayport/Alameda Landing Master Plan and approving an Addendum to the Catellus Mixed Use Development Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (2006 Final Supplemental EIR) that allows for 18.3 acres of maritime commercial uses within 364,000 square feet of existing waterfront warehouses, a 4.5 acre waterfront public park, and a mixed use neighborhood with up to 400 residential units along the Alameda Landing waterfront.
On September 10, 2018, the Planning Board approved the design of the 4.5 acre waterfront park. The public waterfront park will be constructed by the Catellus Development Company for the City of Alameda (City).
On June 10, 2019, the Planning Board approved the extension of Fifth Street from Mitchell Avenue to the Waterfront Park.
On October 14, 2019, the Planning Board approved the Development Plan, Density Bonus, and Tentative Map applications for 357 residential units in the development, and on December 9, 2019, the Planning Board approved Design Review for the 69 residential buildings to house those units.
On October 10, 2019, Catellus applied for Parcel Map 11038 (Parcel Map) to subdivide six parcels into four parcels comprising approximately 22.86 acres, dedicate the Fifth Street extension as public right-of-way and provide additional right-of-way along Mitchell Avenue. Separately, the Parcel Map will also facilitate the conveyance of property from the City to the developer in order to start construction at the site.
On January 14, 2020, the Planning, Building, and Transportation Department and the Public Works Department completed their reviews of the application and found the application to be complete and suitable for review by the Planning Board.
On January 27, 2020, the Planning Board held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. PB-20-01 (Exhibit 2) recommending the City Council approve the Parcel Map to subdivide six parcels into four parcels comprising approximately 22.86 acres. The proposed Parcel Map is attached as Exhibit 1.
DISCUSSION
The Development Plan, Tentative Map, and Design Review Approval were approved earlier this year to construct 357 residential units and 5,000 square-feet of commercial space on the subject site commonly known as the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Waterfront Development. Prior to the recording of the Parcel Map, a Lot Line Adjustment Map will be completed to carve out a separate City-owned parcel for the future Waterfront Park. The Parcel Map dedicates Fifth Street as a public right-of-way and provides additional right-of-way along Mitchell Avenue. The proposed Parcel Map will also allow the conveyance of land consistent with construction phasing of the Development Plan, construct public improvements on the Fifth Street extension and along Mitchell Avenue. Once the parcels are created, the City will be able to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with the developer for construction of the site.
The proposed Parcel Map will not change the type of uses that could occupy these spaces in the future, nor will it alter the Development Plan, Tentative Map, and Design Review approvals for the project. Parcel Map No. 11038 and the associated improvement plans have been reviewed by City staff and determined to meet the requirements contained in the City of Alameda Subdivision Ordinance and the California Subdivision Map Act. The Applicant has executed a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City (Exhibit 3) for the construction of all public improvements on Fifth Street and Mitchell Avenue and has provided security in a form and amount to guarantee completion of all public improvements. Based on this review staff believes that the required findings found in the Draft Resolution (Exhibit 2) can be made by the City Council to approve Parcel Map 11038 (Exhibit 1).
ALTERNATIVES
• Approve the Parcel Map, as recommended.
• Modify the conditions of approval and approve the Parcel Map.
• Remand the project recommendation back to the Planning Board for further consideration on any specific aspect of the design.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund since all of the improvements are private and will be constructed by the subdivider and maintained by the property owner.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
As described above, the recommended Parcel Map for the Alameda Landing waterfront is consistent with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, the Alameda Landing Master Plan, and Alameda Landing Waterfront Development Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315, Minor Land Divisions. As a separate and independent basis, the 2006 Final Supplemental EIR was certified in accordance with CEQA for the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Development (State Clearinghouse #2006012091) and no further environmental review is required.
CLIMATE IMPACTS
The project will contribute to the City’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan goals to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions, increase quality of life on the island, and adapt to climate change impacts. The development supports the policies of the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan by excluding residential natural gas, and locating higher density residential within walking distance of the Alameda Landing Shopping Center. The project also supports alternative transportation by providing BART shuttle service, water shuttle service across the estuary, and a number of bicycle path improvements. In addition, the new commercial building will provide local services within walking distance for the nearby park visitors and residents.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving Parcel Map No. 11038 - a parcel map to subdivide six parcels into four parcels comprising approximately 22.86 acres at 2800 Fifth Street.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends adoption of a resolution approving Parcel Map No. 11038.
Respectfully submitted,
Liam Garland, Public Works Director
By:
Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer
Andrew Thomas, Planning, Building, & Transportation Director
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director
Exhibits:
1. Parcel Map
2. Planning Board Resolution No. PB-20-01
3. Subdivision Improvement Agreement
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager