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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-06-02 | 3 | Chair McPherson opened the floor to public comment. Richard W. Rutter commended Bruce Anderson's Section 106 Findings Report. He explained that there was a process called "jacketing" that could be used to make the window columns appear smaller. He stated that he would like to see more detail on the proposed automatic movie ticket dispensing machines - wants to be sure that they don't look like BART ticket machines. He also noted that there are companies back East that specialize in salvaging vitolight from old buildings. Ani Dimusheva stated concern that the Historic Theatre Rehabilitation portion of the project could bear the burden of a budget shortfall. Christopher Buckley stated that he was speaking for himself and not on behalf of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. He recommended the HAB approve the Certificate of Approval with the conditions that the details of the storefront, ticket booth and concession stand are brought back for further review and that the HAB should request material and color samples. Birgitt Evans criticized the design of the cinema multiplex. She commended Bruce Anderson's Section 106 Findings report and agreed with the finding recommending redesign of the ticket booth for the Historic Theatre. Secretary Eliason noted that the ticket booth would be redesigned. Chair McPherson closed public comments and opened the floor to Boardmember comments. Vice-Chair Anderson stated that even though the HAB could not turn its back on the Theatre's historic status, we need to move forward on retrofitting for seismic safety. Automatic ticket booths are the wave of the future but these will need to be redesigned. The concession stand is OK to be in the center of the lobby but should have architectural features with Art Deco elements. Chair McPherson stated her concurrence with Vice-Chair Anderson. Vice Chair Anderson summarized the need for the HAB to see: 1) material samples, 2) storefront details, 3) material colors, and 4) further detail regarding the ticket booths. Boardmember Miller asked about the suggestion regarding column jacketing. Ms. Miroglio stated that would follow up with her engineer regarding this item. Judith Altschuler, who was in attendance in the audience, addressed the Board, stating that the HAB's purview was for the exterior only - not the interior design. Exterior elements could come back to the HAB and that could be part of the overall design approval. HAB's advice to staff would be taken into consideration regarding the structural changes and exterior design, only. Chair McPherson stated that she wanted the details of the ticket machine and the window and door system to come back to the HAB. The HAB wants to see a finished sample of the Vitrolight. Minutes of June 2, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 2 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-06-02.pdf |