pages: CityCouncil/2005-11-01.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2005-11-01 | 8 | The Development Services Director stated screen size and number of seats were discussed; internal evaluations included reviewing something smaller. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether five screens were recommended. The Development Services Director responded that staff concluded that five screens would not be viable as competition continued to increase in the area. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the viability of a five- screen theater was understood. The Development Services Director responded different product and configurations were reviewed. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether five screens were considered and recommended by staff. The Development Services Director responded moving forward on the matter was considered. Councilmember deHaan stated that Page 7 of the staff report addresses parking garage availability; the bottom line notes that the parking garage and available parking would still have an extra capacity of about 335, the day after the parking structure was built; inquired whether there was a change in October 2005. The Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated that Page 28 of the study notes there would be additional parking; he is concerned about using off-street parking; inquired whether off-street private parking could be used. The Development Services Director responded that the referenced study includes the Library; the studies are not comparable; there was some accommodation for off-street parking within the calculation of the use of the Library; off-street parking has not been calculated for the parking structure, cineplex or historic theater. Councilmember deHaan inquired why private parking was included. The Development Services Director responded there are a number of private parking lots that are not owned by the City, such as the Bank of America lot that make up part of the mix; the parking lots become part of the available population when office workers go Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 November 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-11-01.pdf |