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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2019-09-05 | 4 | Mr. Fry said that the color palette matches the historic nature of the site and creates a cohesive theme for all of the historic buildings. He said he originally liked the orange, but has been converted. Board Member Jones asked why Mr. Fry preferred the taller alternative for the gatehouse tower. Mr. Fry said it helps pull the banding and other elements from the adjacent buildings into the gate house. He said it also frames the new street better and draws more attention to the importance of the entry. Board Member Lau asked if anything from Building 14 could be salvaged or pieces re- used. Mr. Fry said the building is not structurally stable and the wharf cannot safely support the building. He said the cost of moving and replacing the building is economically infeasible. Board Member Wit asked how many parking spaces would be provided for buildings 25 and 26. Mr. Fry said there are over 300 spaces dedicated to maritime uses throughout the site, and no residential parking is permitted in those spaces. Chair Saxby opened the public hearing. Karl Robrock expressed concern that the vision of a maritime building would not happen because the timing of leases being terminated and demolition do not match up and provide a place for maritime industries to be able to move into. He said those businesses are important mom and pop shops that need a realistic plan. Chris Nicholas, commodore of Island Yacht Club, said that the yacht club is a cultural resource worthy of preservation under the Board's mandate. He said he hopes their home can somehow be preserved for the community. Chair Saxby asked what the plan is for existing maritime businesses and if there is a plan for preserving the social aspect of the marina community. Sean Murphy, Alameda Marina, said the Master Plan focused the plan for the maritime core on these buildings and put it in the first phase in order to address the needs for maritime commercial space. He said they have an active marina and the yacht club activities are an important part of their plan going forward. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 September 5, 2019 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2019-09-05.pdf |