Density-Bonus

Outline

Background
Two Remaining Mandatory Milestones
.Finalized Navy Term Sheet
.Disposition and Development Agreement

Discussion
.Denial of SunCal Modified OEAOptional Entitlement Application
..Findings for Denial
...Lack of Commitment to Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development
...Jobs/Housing Imbalance
...Need for Economic Development Strategy
...Traffic Impacts
...Impacts to Endangered Species
...Risk of Project Infeasibility and Adverse Outcomes
...Lack of Community Support

..Responses to Questions from Alameda's July 7, 2010 Meeting

Excerpt:

In two weeks, SunCal’s agreement to negotiate a development deal for Alameda Point is set to end. The City Council has the option of either extending its negotiating agreement with SunCal or bidding the developer adieu, leaving the city in the position of searching for a third master developer or for other ways to develop the Point.

Memo includes responses to the following questions raised at the June 1, 2010 City Council Meeting.

1. What is the status of ongoing negotiations between SunCal and Alameda
regarding project economics and assumptions in the SunCal Project Proforma?

2. Can the project financially support the proposed transportation improvements
and program, public benefits, fiscal neutrality, and significant land payment to
the Navy?

3. Does SunCal project comport with definitions of transit-oriented development
(TODTransit Oriented Development)?

Includes discussion of SunCal management meeting with Navy officials at the Pentagon.

Document, primarily graphics, produced by the City of Alameda. Large file of over 27 MB.

See also:
Memo
from City Manager to City Council regarding SunCal Modified Optional Entitlement Application

Document, primarily graphics, created and produced by SunCal Companies and Calthorpe Associates. Large file of 65 MB.

Note: Also includes attached figures, diagrams, charts, etc. describing development height, density, lot size, parking, frontage and setbacks.

Memo Outline

Background (Includes Chronology)

Project Description

Evaluation of SunCal Modified OEAOptional Entitlement Application
...Land Use Plan
...Transportation Plan
...Sustainability and Climate Change Plan
...Economic Development
...NASNaval Air Station Historic District
...Affordable Housing Plan
...Endangered Species and the Least Tern Colony

Next Steps
...Mandatory Milestones
...Potential of Automatic Extension
...Final Determination

Memo also includes the following attachments
April 13 , 2010 Letter From SunCal regarding Project Description
Base Project Plan and Density Bonus Plan Diagrams (Figure 1)

Excerpt:

Folks, you’ve got an opportunity at tonight’s Planning Board meeting to sound off on SunCal’s new plans for Alameda Point and on issues you think ought to be addressed in an environmental impact study to be conducted on those plans.

The public meeting is at 7 p.m. today (Monday) in council chambers at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue. And the agenda with all the info for the hearing is here (it’s item 9B).