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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2012-02-02 | 4 | Robb Ratto, Executive Director of the Park Street Business Association, stated that Park Street Business Association and board members support the project. The association does not believe the design will be a detriment to the historical nature of the district. He also urged the Board to approve the project as soon as possible. Christopher Buckley, Second VP for the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, explained that he wanted to focus on the bigger issue. He supports the sidewalk-seating concept, but what concerns the organization is why some of the options suggested to the property owners won't work. The Board chair suggested folding doors and his organization would like to know why this option didn't work for the owner. He also stated that staff organized extensive discussions and various options were explored, but the options didn't work out. Thus, he wanted to know why they didn't work and he was concerned that modifying the building and others in the district will jeopardize the Park Street District's historical status. Italo Calpestri, project architect, stated that he supported the application and mentioned to the Board that there were a number of items to bear in mind. In regards to the folding doors, he explained that the corner is retained when the doors are open (usually when the restaurant is open) so they don't loose the corner except for late at night. He also talked to the property owner at length about the project and they are keeping the polychrome tile design, which will extend into the building as a way of supporting the desire of the historical element and present a more inviting entry. He believed that outdoor seating was good for the business and having the doors open will add circulation and give people on the sidewalk separation. Board member Lynch asked whether the corner would be lost when the doors are opened. Mr. Calpestri stated the column at the corner will remain, but when the doors are folded back then the corner will be open on both sides of the street. Board member Lynch asked if the doors would be open for most of the restaurant's operating time. Mr. Calpestri stated yes, but depending on weather conditions. Board member Lynch stated that she didn't see that indicated in the last meeting's drawings and she would like to see that illustrated in the next meeting. Chair Owens asked if the configuration would be the same as present, but substituting the folding storefront system for the historic storefront fabric. Draft Meeting Minutes 2/2/2012 Page 4 of 8 Historical Advisory Board | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2012-02-02.pdf |