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PlanningBoard | 2005-02-14 | 6 | 8. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 8-A. Study Session Theater (DSD/JA). Study Session for a proposal to rehabilitate the Alameda Theatre and construct a new 7 screen Cineplex and 350 space parking structure on the Video Maniac site. This site is located at 2305 Central Avenue within the CC-CCPD, Community Commercial and Special Planned Development Districts. Ms. Kohlstrand advised that she would recuse herself from this item because she was a principal with the firm of EnviroTrans Solutions, which performed the traffic analysis for the combined parking garage/theater analysis. Ms. Leslie Little, Development Services Director, summarized the history of this project and noted that the environmental review for this project had been completed. She noted that this project had three components: 1) the restoration of the historic Alameda Theater; 2) the construction of a new seven-screen cineplex that would be integral to the historic theater; and 3) the construction of a 352- space parking garage along Oak Street. The comments of the Board regarding significant design elements were sought in this study session; a three-dimensional model of the theater was presented to show the massing elements of the building. She emphasized the importance of the components working in an integral manner, rather than independently of one another. She introduced the members of the development team. Mr. Michael Stanton, project developer, presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Alameda Theater renovation construction and project site. The presentation included a variety of buildings in the historic commercial district of varying architectural styles. Ms. Naomi [Morolio], Architectural Resources Group, gave a presentation detailing the history, approach and proposed renovation of the Alameda Theater. She described the interior design and layout features of the theater, and noted that full ADA access would be provided throughout the theater, as well as structural and mechanical upgrades. Mr. Stanton noted that this would be one of the most important buildings in town, and added that the design guidelines included a clear differentiation between the historic portion of the building and the new construction. He described the layout of the theater and the disabled access, as well as the supporting functions of the project. He requested Board comment on five principle aspects of the design guidelines as sent by staff: 1. Bulk and massing; 2. Architectural form and articulation; 3. Lighting; 4. Signage; and 5. Materials and colors. The design team believed that the massing should be oriented toward Oak and Center. They believed that both facades were equally important in terms of design significance. While the ground level Planning Board Minutes Page 6 February 14, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-02-14.pdf |