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CityCouncil | 2020-10-20 | 16 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff considered courier and delivery service parking; inquired how delivery parking is handled. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded NUG is not the first dispensary offering delivery in Alameda; stated delivery service did not change staff's analysis; evaluating a use permit with no parking is not uncommon for staff; the site for NUG in Alameda has five spaces, which is unique for the project area; staff provided conditions for use of the parking spaces. The City Planner stated staff's study of the project noted the neighboring restaurant provides delivery services and is not unlike any other business on Park Street. Discussed her experience working and living in Alameda; stated the project is a far better use of the building; the company is reputable; urged Council to continue the project: Kathleen Prior, Alameda Meals on Wheels. Expressed support for the Alameda NUG project; stated the investment and confidence made by NUG is appreciated; NUG has incorporated neighboring practices in their planning; NUG is mitigating parking and traffic concerns; NUG is the only dispensary providing off-street parking; urged Council to deny the appeal of the Planning Board's unanimous decision and approve the use permit for the Alameda NUG dispensary: Kathy Webber, Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA). Expressed support for working with NUG; stated NUG has promised to share profits with Meals on Wheels; Meals on Wheels serves roughly 200 people per day at a cost of $17,000 per month; NUG is helping Meals on Wheels in lieu of regular fundraising. which has been curtailed by the pandemic; urged Council to approve the permit: William Gibbs, Alameda Meals on Wheels. Discussed support letters written for NUG; stated the dispensary will provide much needed vitality to Lincoln Avenue; expressed support for the renovation of the project site: Peter Kahl and Cindy, Spiesekammer. Expressed support for the NUG project; stated this is a great time to see a new business come to the community and be a beacon of hope and inspiration: Madlen Saddick, Alameda Chamber of Commerce. Stated that she is eager to see NUG open and beautify the block; the NUG building has been vacant for a long time; the renovations will be a tasteful improvement, leaving a lasting impression to all that visit the Island; NUG will provide increased security, foot traffic, community involvement and charm; the Planning Board has given the project two unanimous votes; urged Council to deny the appeal and allow NUG to move forward: Audra Wright, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog inquired the required annual report from NUG and the result of not meeting standards within said report. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 October 20, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-10-20.pdf |