Oak to 9th Avenue Project Meeting on Wednesday
This from Gary Knecht at SoNiC:
- SONIC BOOM has been informed that another very large waterfront project (like Jack London Square) is in the works. This one is 3,100 residential units on 62 acres of Port land just to the east of Jack London Square (between Embarcadero and the Estuary from Oak St to 9th Ave).
- To find out more, you are invited to a "community meeting/EIR scoping session" on Wednesday, June 9, at 6:30 PM at the Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero East (see www.jlac.org for directions). This is a public meeting, open to all. Several City Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance (Nadel, Brunner, Wan).
Here is a description of "The Estuary" from the developer's website: "Contemporary 2 and 3 bedroom townhouse-style attached homes along the Oakland Estuary Waterfront. Contemporary architecture combined with urban amenities make The Estuary unique. Homes will include 2-car garages and balconies with waterfront views. The Oakland/Alameda area is an ideal living location, with business opportunities, recreational activities and community conveniences. Waterfront walking paths will provide endless outdoor opportunities for residents of The Estuary. Neighborhood parks and open space will create a recreational treasure along the water. The Estuary will provide city living in a pleasant and inviting neighborhood." (See more about Signature Properties at www.sigprop.com/nbds/estuary).
Here is a description provided by the City: "The entire project site is approximately 62 acres of waterfront property owned by the Port of Oakland. The proposed project includes up to 3,100 residential units, 200,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, 3,500 structured parking spaces, approximately 27 acres of public open space, two renovated marinas, and a wetlands restoration area. The project is proposed to be constructed in phases over approximately ten years. The site is currently occupied by a combination of commercial, warehouse and light industrial services. The existing buildings on the site will be demolished, with the exception of a portion of the Ninth Avenue Terminal shed building, Estuary Park, and the Jack London Aquatic Center. The site is primarily zoned M-40 Heavy Industrial with a small portion zoned S-2/S-4 Civic Center/Design Review.
"The General Plan land use designation is the Estuary Policy Plan's Planned Waterfront District (PWD-1). As it pertains to the project area, construction of the proposed project will require consideration of amendments to the City of Oakland Estuary Policy Plan, a rezoning of the property because it is not currently designated for residential or commercial uses, approval of a subdivision map, design review approval, a development agreement, and possibly other City approvals/actions. In addition, approvals or permits may also be required from other agencies for activities such as modifications to the shoreline, demolition of structures, site remediation, wetlands restoration, local and regional access, and possibly other activities. One or more parcels in the project area may be listed on the ?Cortese List? of hazardous waste sites (Government Code Section 65962.5)."
It should be an interesting meeting. I hope to see you there
Gary Knecht, President
South of the Nimitz Improvement Council (SoNiC)
229 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510-893-9829; fax: 510-763-8866; cell: 510-502-9829
knechtgary@aol.com