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alameda point revitalization initiative
submittal of "optional entitlement application" by scc alameda point llc
January 14, 2010
Ms. Ann Marie Gallant
Interim City Manager
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 320
Alameda, CA 94501-4477
Re: Submittal of "Optional Entitlement Application" by SCC
Alameda Point LLC pursuant to the Alameda Point Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement by and among the City of Alameda, the
Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda
CIC") the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
ARRA"), and SCC Alameda Point LLC dated July 18, 2007
as amended (the "ENA")
Dear Ms. Gallant:
Pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Second Amendment to the ENA,
SCC Alameda Point LLC ("Developer") is expressly authorized by
the City, the ARRA and the CIC to submit an "Optional Entitlement
Application" to the City for entitlement of Alameda Point.
Developer Optional Entitlement Application is attached. The
components of this Application are specified in Section 1 below.
The development plan we are submitting today is the same plan
that is on the ballot on February 2, 2010. The scope of
development is the same; the number of residential units and
nonresidential building square footage and other provisions of
the plan have not been modified. The public benefits and
amenities are the same. The Alameda Point Sports Complex, the
Seaplane Lagoon Park and other parks, a new ferry terminal and
transit hub, a new library and other public benefits contained in
the ballot initiative are all provided.
As required by the ENA, this application seeks approval of the
development plan utilizing MX Zoning, rather than utilizing a
Specific Plan. As such, the application includes a Master Plan
(together with a zoning amendment to MX Zoning) in lieu of the
Specific Plan (and Specific Plan rezoning) that is included with
the initiative. The main body of the Master Plan submitted today is
identical to the Specific Plan submitted with the initiative. It is,
however, modified where required to delete references to the
Specific Plan and state laws applicable to specific plans, and
where necessary to include references and procedural
mechanisms appropriate to a master plan.
In addition, we are today submitting an alternative application
seeking adoption of Specific Plan zoning and the Specific Plan
contained in the initiative in lieu of the Master Plan approach
described in the ENA. This Specific Plan is identical to the
Specific Plan contained in the ballot initiative.
The remainder of this letter is divided into four sections. Section I
of this letter describes the scope and contents of the application.
Section 2 describes the application for Master Plan and the
alternative application for Specific Plan. Section 3 addresses the
proposed development plan within the context of the City
Charter. Section 4 addresses compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section I. Scope and Contents of Application
The Developer's application consists of the following materials
(unless otherwise stated, each item below is applicable to each of
the Master Plan and Specific Plan submittals):
Ms. Ann Marie Gallant
Interim City Manager
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 320
Alameda, CA 94501-4477
Re: Submittal of "Optional Entitlement Application" by SCC
Alameda Point LLC pursuant to the Alameda Point Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement by and among the City of Alameda, the
Community Improvement Commission of the City of Alameda
CIC") the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
ARRA"), and SCC Alameda Point LLC dated July 18, 2007
as amended (the "ENA")
Dear Ms. Gallant:
Pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Second Amendment to the ENA,
SCC Alameda Point LLC ("Developer") is expressly authorized by
the City, the ARRA and the CIC to submit an "Optional Entitlement
Application" to the City for entitlement of Alameda Point.
Developer Optional Entitlement Application is attached. The
components of this Application are specified in Section 1 below.
The development plan we are submitting today is the same plan
that is on the ballot on February 2, 2010. The scope of
development is the same; the number of residential units and
nonresidential building square footage and other provisions of
the plan have not been modified. The public benefits and
amenities are the same. The Alameda Point Sports Complex, the
Seaplane Lagoon Park and other parks, a new ferry terminal and
transit hub, a new library and other public benefits contained in
the ballot initiative are all provided.
As required by the ENA, this application seeks approval of the
development plan utilizing MX Zoning, rather than utilizing a
Specific Plan. As such, the application includes a Master Plan
(together with a zoning amendment to MX Zoning) in lieu of the
Specific Plan (and Specific Plan rezoning) that is included with
the initiative. The main body of the Master Plan submitted today is
identical to the Specific Plan submitted with the initiative. It is,
however, modified where required to delete references to the
Specific Plan and state laws applicable to specific plans, and
where necessary to include references and procedural
mechanisms appropriate to a master plan.
In addition, we are today submitting an alternative application
seeking adoption of Specific Plan zoning and the Specific Plan
contained in the initiative in lieu of the Master Plan approach
described in the ENA. This Specific Plan is identical to the
Specific Plan contained in the ballot initiative.
The remainder of this letter is divided into four sections. Section I
of this letter describes the scope and contents of the application.
Section 2 describes the application for Master Plan and the
alternative application for Specific Plan. Section 3 addresses the
proposed development plan within the context of the City
Charter. Section 4 addresses compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section I. Scope and Contents of Application
The Developer's application consists of the following materials
(unless otherwise stated, each item below is applicable to each of
the Master Plan and Specific Plan submittals):
Tab No.
Reference
Purpose of Submittal
A.
Provides basic information about the applicant and the nature of the
application.
application.
B.
Describes the real property that is the subject of this application.
C.
Requests an amendment to the text of the City s General Plan. Master Plan
and Specific Plan alternatives are offered.
and Specific Plan alternatives are offered.
D1.
Requests the City Council to amend the General Plan map "Alameda
Point Mixed use" ("AP-X")
Point Mixed use" ("AP-X")
D2.
Requests the City Council to amend the General Plan map "Alameda
Point Specific Plan" ("AP-SP")
Point Specific Plan" ("AP-SP")
E.
Requests the City Council to amend Chapter 9 of the General Plan by
removing Alameda Point Project Area.
removing Alameda Point Project Area.
E1.
Modifies Figures in Chapter 9 to remove Alameda Point
E2.
Modifies Figures in Chapter 9 to remove Alameda Point
F.
Requests that the City Council adopt the attached Alameda Point
Community Plan. Master Plan and Specific Plan alternatives are offered.
Community Plan. Master Plan and Specific Plan alternatives are offered.
G1.
Requests an amendment to the text of the City s Zoning Ordinance
rezoning Alameda Point to Mixed Use Planned Development District
Ordinance ("MX") and seeking additional amendments.
rezoning Alameda Point to Mixed Use Planned Development District
Ordinance ("MX") and seeking additional amendments.
G2.
Requests an amendment to the text of the City s Zoning
Ordinance rezoning Alameda Point to Alameda Point Specific
Plan and seeking additional amendments.
Ordinance rezoning Alameda Point to Alameda Point Specific
Plan and seeking additional amendments.
H1.
Requests the City Council amend the City s Zoning Map to reflect
the rezoning of Alameda Point to MX Zoning.
the rezoning of Alameda Point to MX Zoning.
I.
Developer submits a Master Plan as required by the ENA. This
would be adopted if "MX" zoning is adopted for Alameda Point.
would be adopted if "MX" zoning is adopted for Alameda Point.
J.
The attached table demonstrates the completeness of the
Developer s application for a Master Plan and shows
how each element of the MX, Mixed-Use Planned Development
District Ordinance is satisfied by text and figures in the Master
Plan and elsewhere in this application.
Developer s application for a Master Plan and shows
how each element of the MX, Mixed-Use Planned Development
District Ordinance is satisfied by text and figures in the Master
Plan and elsewhere in this application.
K.
Developer submits a Development Plan, including a
Site Plan, a Plot Plan, and a Development Schedule as
required by the MX zoning ordinance.
Site Plan, a Plot Plan, and a Development Schedule as
required by the MX zoning ordinance.
L.
Developer submits a Comparative Density Analysis to
demonstrate physical suitability of the proposed project
under MX zoning.
demonstrate physical suitability of the proposed project
under MX zoning.
M.
Attached to demonstrate qualifications of development team
pursuant to MX zoning ordinance requirements.
pursuant to MX zoning ordinance requirements.
N.
Requests approval of a Development Agreement. The proposed
form of Development Agreement is attached.
form of Development Agreement is attached.
O.
Developer submits an Alameda Point Specific Plan as
an alternative to the Master Plan. This would be
adopted if AP-SP zoning is adopted for Alameda Point.
an alternative to the Master Plan. This would be
adopted if AP-SP zoning is adopted for Alameda Point.
P.
See Section 3 of this letter.
Q.
Two checks made payable to the City of Alameda are included with
this package to pay the initial application fees. Copies of these
checks are attached together with a chart indicating the purposes
for which these amounts are paid pursuant to the City s published
fee schedule.
this package to pay the initial application fees. Copies of these
checks are attached together with a chart indicating the purposes
for which these amounts are paid pursuant to the City s published
fee schedule.
Describes the Optional Entitlement Application.
H2.
Requests the City Council amend the City s Zoning Map to reflect the
rezoning of Alameda Point to Specific Plan.
rezoning of Alameda Point to Specific Plan.
| Master Plan Core Entitlement Package |
Section 2. Specific Plan and Master Plan Alternatives
The entitlement packages with a Master Plan or Specific Plan as
the core entitlement are virtually identical , as shown in the
following table:
The entitlement packages with a Master Plan or Specific Plan as
the core entitlement are virtually identical , as shown in the
following table:
| Specific Plan Core Entitlement Package |
General Plan Text Amendment
General Plan Text Amendment
General Plan Map Amendments
General Plan Map Amendments
Adopt Chapter 9, "Alameda West"
Adopt Chapter 9, "Alameda West"
Alameda Point Community Plan
Alameda Point Community Plan
Adopt MX Zoning Text Amendments
Adopt AP-SP Zoning Text Amendments
MX Zoning Map Amendments
AP-SP Zoning Map Amendments
Master Plan
Specific Plan
Development Plan Site Plan
N/A
Development Agreement
Development Agreement
Charter Amendment (see below)
Charter Amendment (see below)
how the proposed approval would be implemented if a Master
Plan, or in the alternative, a Specific Plan, is adopted. See
Section 1 above for the location of each of the relevant
application documents.
Section 3. Alameda City Charter
The land use plan described in this Optional Entitlement
Application seeks the ability to construct, in some locations
within the Alameda Point property, multiple dwelling units at a
density of more than one unit per 2,000 square feet of land area.
This may be achieved either through an amendment to Article
XXVI of the City Charter of the City of Alameda or through
application of the City's density bonus ordinance. The state
density bonus law expressly applies to charter cities like the City
of Alameda for the purpose of encouraging the development of
affordable housing, senior housing, and child care facilities.
Either of these approaches will further the City's responsibilities
under state law in meeting and in complying with regional general
welfare requirements and achieving its fair share of regional
housing and will further the goals of the federal base reuse
process to create economic growth for the community.
Section 4. Environmental Review
On October 13, 2009, the Developer deposited two hundred fifty
thousand dollars ($250,000) with the City of Alameda for the
purpose of studying the environmental impacts of the project
described in the Alameda Point Development Initiative. This
application includes a separate application for environmental
review and preparation of an initial study and requests that the
City apply the current $250,000 deposit to evaluation of the
environmental impacts of the project described in this Optional
Entitlement Application. As required by City code, the Developer
acknowledges in this application that its proposed development
project will require environmental review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this application for the
development of Alameda Point. If you have any questions
regarding this application, please contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pat Keliher
SCC Alameda Point LLC
Plan, or in the alternative, a Specific Plan, is adopted. See
Section 1 above for the location of each of the relevant
application documents.
Section 3. Alameda City Charter
The land use plan described in this Optional Entitlement
Application seeks the ability to construct, in some locations
within the Alameda Point property, multiple dwelling units at a
density of more than one unit per 2,000 square feet of land area.
This may be achieved either through an amendment to Article
XXVI of the City Charter of the City of Alameda or through
application of the City's density bonus ordinance. The state
density bonus law expressly applies to charter cities like the City
of Alameda for the purpose of encouraging the development of
affordable housing, senior housing, and child care facilities.
Either of these approaches will further the City's responsibilities
under state law in meeting and in complying with regional general
welfare requirements and achieving its fair share of regional
housing and will further the goals of the federal base reuse
process to create economic growth for the community.
Section 4. Environmental Review
On October 13, 2009, the Developer deposited two hundred fifty
thousand dollars ($250,000) with the City of Alameda for the
purpose of studying the environmental impacts of the project
described in the Alameda Point Development Initiative. This
application includes a separate application for environmental
review and preparation of an initial study and requests that the
City apply the current $250,000 deposit to evaluation of the
environmental impacts of the project described in this Optional
Entitlement Application. As required by City code, the Developer
acknowledges in this application that its proposed development
project will require environmental review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this application for the
development of Alameda Point. If you have any questions
regarding this application, please contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pat Keliher
SCC Alameda Point LLC
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