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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-06-02 | 6 | Boardmember Tilos stated concern with the horizontality of lobby windows. Secretary Eliason noted that the Planning Board wants the mezzanine "punch out." Vice-Chair Anderson stated that the architect should revisit the design and incorporate elements from the Livermore theatre. Secretary Eliason stated that the Board had provided quite a bit of direction. 3. Review and Comment on the Independent Consultant's Findings regarding Proposed Civic Center Parking Garage - City of Alameda (DSD) - 1416 Oak Street. Secretary Eliason stated that the HAB's purview was to provide comments for the Planning Board's Final Design approval. Ms. Ott gave an overview to the Board. Chair McPherson opened the floor to public comment. Kevin Frederick stated that he was concerned about potential traffic and circulation problems along Oak Street and stated that the garage would have been better sited on the Elks property. He also stated that the garage drawing did not look proportional. Richard W. Rutter stated that he supposed that the reason there were no architect's comments in the Section 106 Findings report was due to the garage being a design/build project. He agrees with the recommendations regarding lighting and signage in the 106 Report, but with a caveat that there should be an emphasis on the lights being easily accessible for effective maintenance. He also agrees with the recommendation for a graphics consultant. Christopher Buckley stated that he was representing the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. He stated that he had made a recommendation to the Planning Board to "dress things up a bit." The design looks massive - maybe moldings would help. It is obvious that there are budget concerns with this project. Ani Dimusheva stated concerns with traffic issues - ingress and egress on Oak Street. Asked if the drawing proportions were correct - the height to width ratio did not look right. Chair McPherson closed public comments and opened the floor to Boardmember comments to the Planning Board regarding exterior design elements of the parking garage. Chair McPherson stated that there needs to be a focus on signage and lighting. Vice-Chair Anderson explained the concept of "design/build." Minutes of June 2, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 5 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-06-02.pdf |