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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-04-07 | 6 | Ann Rutter stated she likes the new proposed design. She would like to see the Oak St. elevation. She feels this project has been forced on the community. She would like to see more handicap parking spaces closer to the elevators for easier wheelchair access. David Baker, 939 Taylor Ave., feels that the new proposal is not compatible with the historical qualities of Alameda. He stated that the art deco is missing. Richard Knight, 1372 Versailles Ave., feels that the primary goal of this project is for the Historic Alameda Theatre to be back in operation. He is concerned with what would happen if this Cineplex went out of business in the future. John Sargent, 3105 El Paseo, stated he was concerned when he saw the proposed design in the Alameda Sun. He feels that the parking lot should be located on the corner of Oak St. and Santa Clara Ave. The parking garage should include more art deco style and not look so much like a parking garage. He stated that housing should be included on the upper two stories of the parking garage. Scott Brady, AAPS, feels that in general the design is good. He feels that the vertical elements should be stressed more. The proposed design has impressions of columns, but does not read very strong. This is a very good start. Kevin Frederick, 1287 Caroline St., stated that the proposed design still feels to "boxie" looking. He stated that he feels that Oak St. is too narrow to support such a huge Theatre and Parking Garage. He does not currently go to movie theaters. He would prefer to rent a movie or download from computer. These days modern technology may prevent huge Multi- plex Theatres to be successful. Doreen Soto, DSD, responded to some of the comments made tonight as follows: 1. Currently Long's Drugs is not willing to participate in this project. The City has to move forward with this project. 2. The City has hired the best economist to work on this project. He has determined that based on the population and demographics, this project will succeed. The parking structure will attract more business to Park St. 3. The proposed Cineplex is not an addition to the Historic Theatre. She feels the new Cineplex will compliment the Historic Theatre. Board member Lynch requested that the Board hold a special meeting to submit comments on the proposed Cineplex, as she would like more time to review the items submitted tonight. The Board agreed and instructed Staff to schedule a Special meeting to hear comments on the Cineplex only. Staff will forward a copy of the PowerPoint presentation to the Board. The Board will only submit comments on the Parking Structure tonight. Minutes of April 7, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 6 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-04-07.pdf |