pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-20 | 14 | Alana Dill, Alameda, suggested the Carnegie space be used not just for art display, but also include classroom space. Marilyn Schumacher, Alameda, stated Mr. Carnegie intended his buildings be used for public uses, not just libraries; urged approval of the Community Arts/Planning and Building Center. Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) stated AAPS concluded that both uses would meet AAPS's suggested selection criteria of public access and historic renovation. Mike Shepard, Frank Bette Center, thanked the Council for considering restoration of the Carnegie building thanked staff for the community involvement process; stated that he supports the Community Arts/Planning and Building Center. Debra Owen, Alameda, stated the two-story area should be used for sculpture; there are not many places to display sculpture. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there could be sculpture display at the Community Arts/Planning and Building Center, to which Ms. Muller responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated Muller & Caulfield's retrofit work on the building is beautiful and cannot be seen. Councilmember deHaan stated the retrofit is well hidden; inquired whether the former Children's library is 4,400 square feet. Ms. Muller responded that her firm was responsible for the connection building; she reviewed the drawing and the former Children's library is about 3,800 including the garages and lower level, which has a ceiling height of seven and a half feet. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the [ former Children's library] building is on brick foundation, to which Ms. Muller responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many people could fit in the space if it were used as an office, to which Ms. Muller responded around thirty. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many people are in the Planning and Building department, to which Ms. Muller responded forty. Councilmember deHaan stated the building would be twice the size, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 November 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf |