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CENTRAL ESTUARY PLANA VISION FOR OAKLAND’S WATERFRONT

Central Estuary PlanCentral Estuary Plan A VISION FOR OAKLANDA VISION FOR OAKLAND’’S S

WATERFRONTWATERFRONT Specific Plan and Environmental Specific Plan and Environmental

AssessmentAssessmentPresentation to the Presentation to the

Parks and Recreation Advisory Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Commission

December 9, 2009December 9, 2009

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This Afternoon’s Presentation

Introduce the ProjectPlan ProcessPreferred AlternativeExisting and Proposed Parks and Open SpaceQuestions and Answers

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Planning Context

General Plan Land Use Element

Adopted 1998

Estuary Policy Plan Adopted 1999

Central Estuary Plan 2009-10

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Why Prepare a Specific Plan Now?

Central Estuary Plan 2009-10

Transportation and infrastructure needsArea-wide financing will help pay for needed improvements and community priorities like parks and open space

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Plan ProcessAn Innovative Approach to Planning

Focus on Walking, Biking, Transit and Waterfront AccessUse of Environmental Sustainability ToolsExtensive Effort to Get Community Input and Verification

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Plan Process

8 PUBLIC WORKSHOPSMarch 23 – Define Project VisionApril 22 – Confirm Project Vision,

Introduce Healthy DevelopmentJune 18 – Existing ConditionsJuly 11 – Develop Alternative ConceptsOctober 1 – Refined AlternativesNovember 14 – Preferred AlternativeFebruary/March – Draft PlanJune – Final Plan

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Vision StatementDiverse and Vibrant Mix of Uses

Destination Waterfront

Complete, Safe and Clear Transportation Connections

Infrastructure to Support Development

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Vision

Diverse and Vibrant Mix of Uses

The Central Estuary area has a diverse and vibrant mix of unique neighborhoods, businesses, civic uses and industry which supports the local economy and provides well-paying jobs to area residents. The land use pattern and development standards provide for appropriate separation and transitions between residential areas and freeways and heavy industrial uses, creating a safe and healthy environment for residents, employees and visitors.

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VisionDestination WaterfrontThe Bay Trail and its connections create a regional and local destination, linking the area’s diverse uses with continuous public open space and access along or near the waterfront. The Estuary waterfront is a focus of marine and boating activity, as well as restaurants and retail uses that attract visitors and capitalize on the waterfront setting. Existing and new parks and open spaces along the Estuary are linked to surrounding neighborhoods by open space, trails and walkable streets, and natural areas along the waterfront are preserved and enhanced.

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Vision

Complete, Safe and Clear Transportation ConnectionsComplete streets that provide for all modes of travel create safe and comfortable pedestrian, bicycle and transit access within the Central Estuary area and link it to surrounding neighborhoods and destinations, including the City of Alameda and Fruitvale BART. Vehicular circulation is safe and understandable to visitors.

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Vision

Infrastructure to Support DevelopmentImproved and upgraded infrastructure supports both new development and the preservation and adaptive reuse of existing structures of historic value and architectural significance. New residential development is in keeping with the existing neighborhood character and fosters a mix of housing options, including affordable housing. New industrial and commercial development emphasizes marine uses, specialty food production, green technology and other industries important to the City’s economy.

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Subareas

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Other Key Areas

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AlternativesFeasible Alternative ConceptsAlternative 1

Alternative 2

Alternative 3

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AlternativesPublic Input

+Potential for Change

+Feasible Development

3 Alternatives

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Alternatives – Public Input

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Big ideas in all three alternatives

Preserving and improving what’s already good

Food industry and small/start-up industrial space is preserved and even expanded to varying degreesKennedy Tract neighborhood is protected and live-work designation is maintained. Neighborhood is expanded in some alternatives.Continuing to connect the Bay Trail and connect people to the two major waterfront parks.Taking advantage of waterfront with new housing and locating new industry and retail near freeway.Better walking, better biking, more transit access

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Alternative 1Overview

Industry in the west, new housing and retail in the east

Adds 1,950 new residential unitsAdds 436,00 square feet of office and retailLoses 1,613,000 square feet of industrial spaceAdds 360 Jobs

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Alternative 2

New housing in the west, green industry in the east

Adds 1,400 new residential unitsAdds 173,000 square feet of office and retailLoses 974,000 square feet of industrial spaceAdds 700 Jobs

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Alternative 3Overview

Continuous residential waterfront and continuous east/west road

Adds 3,750 new residential unitsAdds 279,000 square feet of office and retail- mostly new office to support green industry

Loses 1,897,000 square feet of industrial spaceAdds 620 Jobs

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Key Opportunity Site Options

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Alternatives ComparisonAlternative 1Alternative 1

Alternative 2Alternative 2

Alternative 3Alternative 3

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Preferred Alternative

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Preferred Alternative

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Preferred AlternativeOverview

HighlightsPreserves food industry, including ConAgraExpands the Kennedy Tract neighborhood and creates a neighborhood Main Street on Fruitvale AvenueRezoning Owens-Brockway helps them move out, better connects area, increases density near BART and adds open spaceTakes best advantage of Tidewater for industry by supporting reinvestment with green jobs, and providing housing near park space

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Preferred AlternativeOverview

HighlightsBay Trail

Continued development of a continuous waterfront Bay Trail, potentially including at ConAgra, across Fruitvale, and nearly to High Street.Would provide on-street connections where waterfront connections cannot be made due to businesses unlikely to relocate within the term of the Plan.

New Parks Would create a new 7-acre waterfront park adjacent to the residential area.Would create a 1-acre park at center of highest density new development.

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Preferred AlternativeOverview

OverviewAdds 2,450 new residential unitsAdds 260,000 square feet of office and retail- mostly new retail along High Street

Loses 770,000 square feet of industrial space- Less than total industrial space of Owens Brockway

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Parks and Open SpaceOverview of Existing and Proposed Parks– A tour through the Plan Area from west to east –

Streetscape and Public Realm Conditions

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Access

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Bay Trail at Western Boundary

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Bay Trail at Embarcadero Cove

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Livingston Pier / Skate Park Site

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Cryer Boatworks Site

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Bay Trail Entering Union Point Park

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Union Point Park

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Bay Trail Leaving Union Point Park

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Bay Trail Leaving Union Point Park

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ConAgra and Cemex

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Park Street Bridge

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Signature Properties

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UC Berkeley Boathouse

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Derby and Lancaster Pocket Parks

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Fruitvale Bridge

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Owens Brockway / Warehousing

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A-1 Self Storage

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Hanson Aggregate / Gallagher & Burk Asphalt

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Tidewater Boathouse

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South of Tidewater

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MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Park

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MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Park

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San Leandro Bay

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Pedestrian & Bicycle Conditions

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Café Seating & Sidewalk Conditions

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

Industrial to Remain

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

Residential and Parks to Remain

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

Commercial to Remain

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

New Residential and Parks

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

New Commercial

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Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

New Main Street

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Next StepsDecember-January – the team is presenting the 3 alternatives and preferred alternative to:

Landmarks Preservation Advisory BoardParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionPlanning CommissionCED CommitteeCity Council

January-April – prepare Specific PlanMay – Public reviewJune-August – revise Specific PlanTBD – presentations to public bodiesAugust-2011 – EIR

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Central Estuary PlanCentral Estuary Plan A VISION FOR OAKLANDA VISION FOR OAKLAND’’S S

WATERFRONTWATERFRONT Specific Plan and Environmental Specific Plan and Environmental

AssessmentAssessmentPresentation to the Presentation to the

Parks and Recreation Advisory Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Commission

December 9, 2009December 9, 2009

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Alternatives – Potential for Change

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Comparison – Fiscal Impact

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Derby and Lancaster Pocket Parks