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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-02-03 | 3 | Leslie Little stated that the DDA would be ready for hearing sometime in March. The City Council has taken action to allow staff to purchase the Video Maniac's parcel. Ms. Altschuler informed the Board a request for Certificate of Approval for the structural alterations relating to the seismic strenghthening of the front façade, the new openings between the theatre and the new Cineplex, and the new opening for the concession stand. Ms. Altschuler also noted that the community would also have chance to speak at the Planning Board hearings. The Board thanked Leslie Little and her team for a nice presentation and they all look forward for this project to begin. REPORTS: 3. Review and consider possible modifications of Section 30-15 of the Alameda Municipal Code regulating Work Live Studios. Ms. Altschuler informed the Board that the City Council directed staff to agenize a review of the Work/Live Ordinance by the Planning Board, the Historical Advisory Board and the Economic Development Commission. The Council asks the Historical Advisory Board to review the Ordinance in general, with specific focus on whether the ordinance protects historic buildings, and whether the Ordinance should be changed to expand the geographic limitations on work/live studios to include other portions of the City such as the Park Street or Webster Street Commercial Districts, more of the Northern Waterfront area, or Alameda Point. Chair McPherson opened the floor for public comment. Dick Rutter, AAPS, feels that the Ordinance should state that the kitchens should not be located near the work area. He feels that this Ordinance is a good tool in preserving Historical Buildings, and that it should be extended to include the former Navy Base. He also stated that Measure A is an issue that the community should be educated on. Chair McPherson closed the floor for public comment and opened Board discussion. Boardmember Miller feels that the Work/Live Ordinance is not a threat to Measure A, and has no problem expanding this to Alameda Point. Chair McPherson stated that Board needs to ask themselves if there is anything that the Work/Live Ordinance could do to threaten Historic Preservation. She does not feel that the Board should recommend that the area be expanded to any commercial buildings on Park St. or Webster St. Chair McPherson also feels that the current ordinance may have too many limitations on developers. She would like to see this item on a future agenda so that Staff can outline all of the current limitations for the Board. Ms. Altschuler agreed that Staff can create a list or a table listing all of the limitations such as zoning, density, parking and specific uses. Staff will try to have this ready for the April meeting. Minutes of February 3, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 3 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-02-03.pdf |