Traffic-and-Transit

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

Projections of remaining traffic capacity of the Posey and Webster Tubes.

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)?

Also includes previous SunCal updates.

Excerpt:

A new Muni bus line and additional ferries could shuttle commuters and day-trippers between a redeveloped Treasure Island and the mainland

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So the developer has gone on the offensive, fighting to keep their plan for the Point alive by working to build support outside of City Hall. They’ve got until July 20, the day their exclusive agreement to strike a development deal with the city, runs out. SunCal wants to build 4,845 units of housing, 4.57 million square feet of commercial and civic space and 146 acres of parks at the former Naval base.

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)

PLANNING BOARD STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 10, 2010
TO HONORABLE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING BOARD
FROM Jennifer Ott Deputy City Manager
Andrew Thomas Planning Services Manager
APPLICATION Alameda Point Entitlement Application and
Public Scoping Session for Proposed Alameda Point Project
Draft Environmental Impact Report
APPLICANT SCCSunCal Companies Alameda Point LLCLimited Liability Corporation
GENERAL PLAN Mixed Use and Open Space
ZONING DISTRICT M 2/G (General Industry Federal Facilities Overlay)

Series of questions from City Manager to SunCal regarding the modified Optional Entitlement Application (OEAOptional Entitlement Application) submitted by SunCal. Questions cover the following issues:
Density bonus option
Transportation and sustainability
Third party agreements
Affordable housing
Market and financial feasibility

[Prepared by]
Carlson, Barbee
& Gibson, Inc.
CIVIL ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS • PLANNERS