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CityCouncil | 2005-07-19 | 10 | Proponents : David Hart, Alameda; David Kirwin, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Susan Older, Alameda: Peter MacDonald, representing Mark Haskett Blake Brydon, Alameda; Bernard Clark, Alameda; Mark Haskett, Alameda: and Ami Dimusheva, Alameda. Opponent : Former Councilmember Barbara Thomas, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Mayor Johnson requested staff to respond to the issue of providing notice to C-2 zoning areas [raised by Ms. Thomas] The Supervising Planner stated the C-2 Zoning District permits theaters, including movie theaters, as a permitted use; theaters do not have to go through the use permit process that the proposed text amendment would require for the C-1 district. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the [movie theater ] use is already permitted in the C-2 district, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated speakers were surprised that the matter was before the Council; the normal process is being followed; nothing is being hidden; the process is completely open and public; the public should be aware that the action is not redundant and is the way business is conducted. Mayor Johnson noted the Council had not considered the issue before. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is concerned that seventeen areas could be affected; hopefully, there are enough safeguards not all [C-1] areas have the same attributes of the [theater] location on Central Avenue; inquired whether there are outstanding code issues at the cinema. The Acting City Manager responded the one [outstanding] issue is the projection booth; stated the Applicant has been working cooperatively with the Building Department; the issue is clearance around the projector. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the initial life safety issues were resolved, to which the Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the outstanding [projector] Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 July 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-07-19.pdf |