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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 5 | portion of the hearing. Following Ms. Sellers' comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Planning Board's vote was three in favor, one abstention and one opposition and was not a denial of the design review, to which the Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the proposed Borders would share the same loading dock as Safeway. The Planning and Building Director responded in the negative; stated the proposed Borders would share a loading dock with the other stores facing the pedestrian mall. Councilmember deHaan stated he has heard continuing concerns regarding Safeway's loading dock; Safeway is operating an on-line delivery service also; there is no access for staging the vans and vendor off-loading; a letter was sent to Safeway to resolve the issue; he does not see how a letter would resolve the issue; a design change is necessary; there is an opportunity to look at Building 300 and change the design the tower was initially 52 feet and was dropped to 48 feet and then to 36 feet; inquired whether the tower would be used for any mechanical support of the building. The Planning and Building Director responded the tower would have a café. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the tower had an elevator shaft, to which the Planner III responded the tower is decorative. The Architect stated a lot of visual elements have been added to create architectural variety; stated the tower is only architectural Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the height for the Bed Bath and Beyond facades, to which the Architect responded approximately 25 to 27 feet. Councilmember deHaan stated a number of Planned Development Amendment (PDA) concerns were raised in 2003 regarding conditions of additional entitlements; inquired whether the issues raised by Ann Cook, Planning Board Member, were presented in 2003 when the original entitlements were approved; stated issues addressed the east/west sidewalk situation, transit stops, landscaping, shoreline area, parking, restroom and gas station. The Planning and Building Director responded said issues were discussed in 2003. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |