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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2009-02-05 | 4 | Ms. Nanette Burdick addressed the board saying that there is parking all over the place and doesn't like that the developer wants to demolish a structure to make another parking lot. She is also concerned that due to the economic times, the developer will demolish the house and not move forward with the new development. She is undecided but wants to support what is best for the community. The public comment period was closed. Board Member lrons addressed the members of the public and their concerns. He mentioned what Mr. Garfinkle had said regarding compromised structures. He also mentioned that the previous body had authorized the demolition of a valuable structure that he was not sure was compromised. He spoke to Ms. Turpen's comments about the Island High School site and wasn't sure what was happening with that site. He clarified that the structure is not an historical landmark but is on the study list and is a pre-1942 structure, therefore will need the board's approval for demolition. He also clarified the purview of the board and that they don't get to fine-tune design review. He asked about the delisting and why it was back before the board. He also mentioned that he attended the charette for the North of Lincoln proposal for redevelopment. Mr. Biggs clarified that because the structure was built before 1942, it needs a Certificate of Approval for demolition. Board Member Talbot stated that she read the Alameda Municipal Code regarding the role of the board. She thinks that they do need to consider the economics of the situation. While she favors rehabilitation, the reality is that economic factors make rehabilitation infeasible. Ms. Barbara Price spoke to Board Member Talbot's concern that the Applicant was not at the meeting. She clarified that the Applicant's original intention was to move the structure to the back of the lot and rehabilitate the structure but due to economic constraints, they could not save the building. She also gave information as to what is going to happen with the adjacent parcels on Park Street. Board Member Lynch asked how many parking spaces were envisioned for the property and how was it decided to increase the number of parking spaces. She also asked about the listing on Craigslist and why the responses fell through. She asked how long the ad had been posted for. Mr. Biggs clarified the parking requirements. Ms. Price replied to Board Member Lynch's questions about the listing and said that they had over 20 inquiries but they had all fallen through due to unforeseen circumstances. She also said that all the bricks taken from the demolition of the adjacent building would be used for the new construction. She also mentioned the other media that the house was advertised in. Minutes of February 5, 2009 4 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2009-02-05.pdf |