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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard,2005-03-10,1,"MINUTES OF HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
2263 SANTA CLARA AVENUE - 7:00 PM
Vice Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Secretary Altschuler called
the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice-Chair Anderson, Boardmembers Miller & Lynch.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chair McPherson, Boardmember Tilos.
STAFF PRESENT:
Secretary Altschuler, Allen Tai, Planner III,
Recording Secretary Debbie Gremminger.
MINUTES:
M/S (Lynch, Miller) to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2005 with
corrections. 3-0-2.
Ayes: 3; Noes: 0; Absent: 2; Motion carries.
AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSIONS:
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (Discussion only)
None.
ACTION ITEMS: (Discussion/Action
1.
CA05-0003 320 Pacific Avenue - The applicants request a Certificate of Approval to
removal a Coast Live Oak tree. The tree has a 24"" diameter and large low-angled trunks that
extend across the property line. The application also includes a request to partially demolish an
existing 622 square-foot, pre-1942 building as part of a new proposal to construct a single-family
residence on the property. The site is located at 320 Pacific Avenue, within an R-4,
Neighborhood Residential Zoning District.
Allen Tai, Planner III, was present and briefly reviewed the staff report as presented. He
informed the Board that the property owner is requesting a Certificate of Approval for two items.
The first is to allow the removal of a Coast Live Oak tree that is located along the western edge
of the property. The second request involves the partial demolition of the existing single-family
dwelling.
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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard,2005-03-10,2,"Mr. Tai stated that the applicants are proposing to raise the existing structure in order to integrate
a new single-family dwelling into the existing structure. The construction will involve removal
of the existing front façade of the building as well as the front portion of the roof. This matter is
brought before this Board because it involves partial demolition of a structure built prior to 1942.
Staff feels that there is no evidence that the structure exhibits any architectural or historical merit
and that the proposed project will be more consistent with the adjacent homes than the existing
building. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Board approve the Certificate of Approval as
stated in the draft Resolution.
Vice Chair Anderson opened the floor for public comment.
Ivan Chiu, Architect, stated that the tree should be removed because one trunk is leaning over the
fence toward the adjacent property while another is leaning toward the existing structure. At the
recommendation of the arborist, the applicant wishes to remove the existing Oak in order to
eliminate the possibility of the tree causing damage to the neighboring property. Mr. Wong also
informed the Board that the proposed design intends to keep the Craftsman style appearance and
to preserve salvageable portions of the existing building by incorporating the structure into the
rear of the new building.
Vice Chair Anderson closed public comment and opened Board discussion.
Boardmember Lynch stated that she visited the property and feels that the tree does look sick.
She also feels that the existing structure should not be considered a historic resource. She also
feels that this structure should not be referred to as a ""craftsman"" style because there are no
""craftsman"" style elements on the existing or proposed structure.
Vice Chair Anderson asked if the old house is structurally sound enough to support the proposed
new house.
Mr. Chiu stated that the detail of the design has not yet been looked into. He does not anticipate
any problems.
Mr. Tai stated that lifting and moving the house is considered necessary to comply with setback
standards. If the house were completely demolished then several variances would be required.
Mr. Miller asked if the neighbors were ok with this project.
Mr. Tai stated that there were no comments as of yet.
Vice-Chair Anderson stated that one of the conditions of the Resolution states that the applicant
must replace the removed tree with two new trees. She is concerned that the lot cannot support
two 15 gallon Oak trees. Would it be possible for the Board to require the applicant plant one
Oak tree and another type of tree?
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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard,2005-03-10,3,"Mr. Tai explained to the Board that the reason for replacing one Oak tree with two Oak trees is
that most likely only one will survive.
Ms. Altschuler added that the requirement of two Oak trees was a decision of this Board many
years ago. Not every tree will survive. This just ensures that each tree that is removed will be
replaced.
M/S (Lynch, Miller) to approve the Certificate of Approval, for the removal of one Coast Live
Oak Tree as stated in the draft Resolution. 3-0-2.
Ayes:
3;
Noes:
0;
Absent:
2;
Motion carries.
M/S (Lynch, Miller) to approve the Certificate of Approval, for the partial demolition of an
existing 622 sq. ft. residence at 320 Pacific as stated in the draft Resolution. 3-0-2.
Ayes: 3; Noes: 0; Absent: 2; Motion carries.
REPORTS:
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Boardmember Lynch attended the Special Planning Board workshop on March 3rd regarding
Alameda Point and she is concerned that the Flight Tower is not included in the Historic District
and would like staff to agendize this for a future meeting.
STAFF COMMUNICATION:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
M/S (Lynch/Miller) to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Justice
Judith Altschuler, Secretary
Historical Advisory Board
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-03-10,1,"MINUTES OF
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
ALAMEDA
RECREATION & PARKS
MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2005
1327 Oak St., Alameda, CA 94501
(510)747-7529
DATE:
Thursday, March 10, 2005
TIME:
7:00 p.m.
PLACE:
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave., Third Floor, Room 360
Alameda, CA 94501
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Jay Ingram, Vice Chair Jo Kahuanui, Commissioner Bruce Reeves
Staff:
Dale Lillard, Acting Director
Christa Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager
Jackie Krause, Senior Services Manager (SSM)
Fred Framsted, Recreation Supervisor (RS)
Absent:
Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Oliver
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of February 10, 2004 Recreation and Park Commission Meeting.
M/S/C
REEVESIKAHUANUI
(approved)
In Favor (3) - Ingram, Kahuanui, Reeves
Absent (2) - Johnson, Oliver
""That Minutes of February 10, 2005 Recreation & Park Commission Meeting be
approved.'
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA
(Any person may address the Commission in regard to any matter over which the
Commission has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda.)
4.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-03-10,2,"5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Presentation of Cross Alameda Trail Project - (Discussion Item)
Barry Bergman, Program Specialist for Public Works Department, gave a presentation on
the Cross Alameda Trail Project. In December 2003, the Association of Bay Area
Governments awarded the City of Alameda a grant of $53,000 to conduct a feasibility study
for the Cross Alameda Trail. The proposed trail extends from the intersection of Appezzato
Memorial Parkway to Tilden Way a distance of approximately 3.5 miles. Mr. Bergman
presented a detailed summary of the project and answered questions from the
Commission. Mr. Bergman explained that the Public Works Department is soliciting input
from a variety of City boards and commissions and any comments they may have could be
directed to him at the Public Works Department.
Chair Ingram thanked Mr. Bergman for his informative presentation.
B.
Presentation on West End Improvement Project - (Discussion Item)
Carol Beaver, Community Development Division Manager, and Michael Smiley, BMS
Design Group, provided to the Recreation and Park Commission a presentation on the
West End Improvement Project.
The West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Project was funded by the City Council as
part of the FY 2003-04 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Plan in July
2003. The boundaries of Census Tract 4276 define the neighborhood, which was selected
based on census data indicating the greatest number of low-income households in the City,
observations of blighting physical conditions, and continuing efforts to improve the physical
and social environment in the area through various community partnerships and the Harbor
Island Task Force.
Pending acceptance of the Plan by the City Council at its April 19, 2005 meeting, the Plan
will provide a conceptual frame work for public improvements in the neighborhood over the
next five or more years. Some of the improvements will need to be refined to meet
technical requirement and changing conditions over time.
Approximately $400,000 in CDBG Funds is available to implement the first phase of
improvemetns, which will be established following the Plan acceptance Process.
Copies of the West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Concept Plan draft will be
available beginning February 23, 2005 for review at the City Clerk's Office, Chipman Middle
School, Woodstock Elmentary School, Longfellow Elementary School, the West End
Branch Library and the City of Alameda's Development Service Department at 950 West
Mall Square, 2nd Floor, Alameda, 94501.
Commissioner Reeves asked if the sign builders in this town who put up signs on
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-03-10,3,"everything that does not move could be told to not do this. Mr. Smiley stated that would be
a good idea. Commissioner Reeves stated that too many signs will ruin the effect. Mr.
Smiley stated that the Committee did not get into those types of details. This conceptual
plan is a broad plan.
Commissioner Reeves asked if utilities would be put underground. Mr. Smiley stated
underground utilities are very expensive. The Committee has not specifically
recommended that the utility lines should be underground.
Mr. Smiley gave a Power Point presentation on the West Alameda Neighborhood
Improvement Plan.
A major component of the Improvement Plan is providing better access from the walkway
between Woodstock Park and Chipman School. This will give greater access to the area
for the Fire Department and the public.
Commissioner Reeves stated that if the Committee is looking for land for more parking they
will not get much support from this Commission. We are looking for more parkland and not
giving it away for parking.
Ms. Beaver stated that there was a perception within the neighborhool that this is a way to
reconfigure the parkland that provides an amenity to the users of the park by providing
them access. There was a sense that this was not actually trading off parkland for parking
but was having parkland that was different. That would access to and kind of opening up
the park for better use and accesibility to the neighborhood. It enhances use and provides
better access to the park.
Ms. Beaver stated that the West Alameda Neighborhood Improvement Conceptual Plan
can be used as a guide for west end improvements and nothing is set in concrete.
Chair Ingram stated that the City should not use the bus shelter that is located near Morton
Street on Buena Vista. It is located right in front of someones home and in the middle of
the sidewalk.
At the corner of Atlantic and Webster, in the dead spot, there is a used car lot. Have there
been any conversations been held with the person who owns that car lot. Ms. Beaver
stated that their focus was not on Webster St. when doing the plan. Mr. Smiley stated that
the car lot has been on peoples minds for a long time. But nothing has been done to date.
Vice Chair Kahuanui stated that with the renovations going on in the area it would be great
to work the plan.
Ms. Beaver stated that there are many ways to accomplish accessing the area.
If the Recreation and Park Commission have any additional comments they can contact
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-03-10,4,"Ms. Beaver in Development Services.
C.
Revised Site Plan for Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Washington Park
(American Tower Corporation) - (Discussion Item)
Bruce Knopf, Redevelopment Manager from Community Development, gave a presentation
regarding the revised plan for a Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Washington Park.
Mr. Knopf reviewed the revised plan for placement of a cell tower in Washington Park. He
stated that the new plans call for the tower to be relocated to the southeastern corner of the
field (down the left field line) and for the structure housing the equipment to also be moved
down the foul line. Mr. Knopf informed the Commission that the item will come back to
them for final approval after it appears on the Planning Board Agenda.
D.
Consideration of Proposal for Placement of a Cell Tower at Mastick Senior
Center - (Discussion Item)
Bruce Knopf, Redevelopment Manager from Community Development, provided a
presentation regarding a request by Sprint Telecommunications to place a cell tower in the
parking lot at Mastick Senior Center. The 45' pole and equipment shelter will be located in
the western corner of the existing parking lot. The parking lot will be reconfigured to limit
the impact on spaces available. Sprint will provide (at their cost) an additional light on the
tower to improve the overall lighting of the parking lot. In addition, sprint will pay a yet to be
determined lease fee to the Senior Center. Ms. Krause informed the Commission that the
Mastick Advisory Board has already reviewed and approved the plan.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Continued Discussion and Consideration of Request from Mayor and City
Council to Develop a Park Use Policy - (Discussion/Action Item)
Acting Director Lillard provided a review of the proposed draft of the Long-Term Park Use
Policy as requested by Council. He informed the Commission that the changes and
clarifications they had requested at last month's meeting have now been included.
M/S/C
REEVESIKAHUANUI
(approved)
""That the Long-Term Park Use Policy be approved.""
In Favor (3): Ingram, Kahuanui, Reeves
Absent (2): Johnson, Oliver
B.
Discussion of Annual Commission Goals, Objectives, and Accomplishments
Including Park Master Plan - (Discussion/Action Item)
Acting Director Lillard informed the Commission that all the additions they had requested at
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-03-10,5,"the previous meeting were now included in the document. The Commission discussed and
reviewed the goals and objectives.
M/S/C
REEVES/KAHUANUI
(approved)
""That the Annual Commission Goals, Objectives, and Accomplishments be
approved.""
Approved (3):
Ingram, Kahuanui, Reeves
Absent (2):
Johnson, Oliver
C.
Status Report on the Sports Advisory Committee's Recommendation
regarding Field Use Fees - (Discussion/Action Item)
Acting Director Lillard informed the Commission that as they had requested at the previous
meeting, staff has met with the Sports Advisory Committee and begun drafting a policy to
develop a per player fee. A draft has been developed and, once finalized at a future
meeting, will be brought before the Commission for approval.
7.
REPORTS FROM RECREATION COMMISSION AND RECREATION AND PARK
DIRECTOR
A.
Park Division
See attached Activity Report.
B.
Recreation Division
See attached Activity Report.
C.
Mastick Senior Center
See attached Activity Report.
D.
Other Reports and Announcments
1.
Status Report on Alameda Point Golf Course Design Committee (Vice Chair
Reeves)
No report at this time.
2.
Status Report on Alameda Point Advisory Committee (APAC) (Chair Ingram)
No report at this time.
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Status Report on Transportation Master Plan Committee (Commissioner
Johnson)
No report at this time.
8.
STATUS REPORT ON ONGOING PROJECTS
None.
9.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
Acting Director Lillard stated that the Alameda Point Multi-Use Field is now open for play.
10.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
11.
SET DAY FOR NEXT MEETING
Thursday, April 14, 2005
12.
ADJOURNMENT 9:40 p.m.
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