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CityCouncil | 2015-12-01 | 7 | 525 Submitted and showed pictures; expressed concern over the design: Anthony Sloan, Alameda. Stated his business is next door and he looks forward to the project being completed: Arthur Mercado, Alameda. Stated the project will be a great entry for Alameda; another gateway project should be done to blend with the project: Kyle Conner, Alameda. Stated the Downtown Business Association (DABA) Board unanimously supports the project; discussed the Planning Board hearings; stated shipping containers are being used all over the world: Robb Ratto, DABA. Discussed historic buildings torn down years ago; stated that she does not appreciate the looks of the building in the location; discussed facade projects: Nancy Gordon, Alameda. Submitted information; discussed visioning processes: Former Councilmember Doug deHaan, Alameda. Stated that she supports the project; she works with tech companies which need incubator space: Yael Amyra, Alameda. Stated that his business down the road is an incubator for artist; the area is industrial; the project is wonderful: Chuck DiGuida, Bridgehead Studio. Stated that she is against the project; urged the Council to rethink notification; suggested that the City Planner have a column in the newspaper about projects: Janet Gibson, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft clarified the guiding principles of the strategic plan; noted the key word is revitalization; stated when the City lost the revenue from the car dealers, it provided an opportunity for new businesses; development is incremental; some of the most innovative projects have been developed the last few years; the economic strategy is innovative and there is a market for it; she appreciates the historic aspect, yet if being too fixated on the past could cause the City to miss out on opportunities in the present and the future; the corner property is industrial and does not have Victorians; the project already went through the process and merits the support of the City; she supports the project. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the project is consistent with the General Plan, zoning, and the Design Review Manual; stated the Design Review Manual contemplates certain design attributes; the Park Street waterfront district is south of Blanding Avenue; there is inconsistency with the Design Review Manual; zoning for the area, is under Municipal Code Section 30-4.25 for North Park Street District; the challenge that needs to be met is whether the project is consistent with the Alameda Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-01.pdf |