pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-20 | 11 | very difficult; due to the location of sheer walls, the only alternative would be an exit out of the east side, which would go down to the ground. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the exit would be similar to the Council Chambers exit. Ms. Muller responded in the affirmative; stated the exit would not look too great from the street. Mr. Dreyfus stated exterior and interior building impacts were reviewed; the interior is important, but the exterior is as well; the [balcony ] proposal appeared to have the least impact on the historic fabric. Mayor Johnson stated that she appreciates the lighting issue information. the building has a lot of windows, which she had considered when reviewing different uses. Ms. Muller stated museums tend to find preserving artifacts more important than seeing buildings. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the building is not the ideal type of building for a museum. Ms. Muller responded that she is reluctantly coming to said conclusion; stated thirty years ago museums were okay with daylight research has led to curators being more careful with artifacts; visiting exhibits will not allow paintings to be displayed if there is too much light. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how the art exhibit area [in the proposed Community Arts/Planning and Building Center] could be justified if people are concerned about paintings. Ms. Muller responded that she discussed the matter with artists and they were not concerned about art for sale being displayed for two to three months as long as the windows have film to keep out most of the ultraviolet light. Mayor Johnson inquired whether oil paintings have different lighting tolerance than wood or leather. Ms. Muller responded in the affirmative; stated the most light sensitive items are drawings on paper, watercolors and fabric, such as old costumes. Mayor Johnson inquired whether special art exhibits require Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 November 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf |