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PlanningBoard | 2005-05-23 | 8 | projected by staff. On both nights, about 40% of his customers walked to the theater. He believed this theater was an asset to the community. He noted that the movie could not be heard from the neighbor's fence. He noted that he would respond to Ms. Barbara Thomas' comments in opposition to the theater at the next meeting. He expressed concern about the condition requiring a 20-minute gap between movies, and did not believe it was necessary during the day when there were seldom more than 15 people during those showings. He suggested that that condition be applicable only after 6 p.m. Mr. David Penney, 1620 San Antonio Avenue, spoke in support of this application, and noted that he lived a half mile away from the theater. He believed this business was a good fit for the neighborhood, and would like to see a few more throughout the City. Mr. David Hart, 712 Taylor, spoke in support of this application, and believed that the cinema was an unqualified positive feature for the neighborhood. He liked the family-friendly atmosphere of the theater, and had never found parking to be a problem. He noted that most of the patrons walked to the theater. Mr. Jon Spangler, 1037 San Antonio Avenue, spoke in support of this application, and noted that he lived within walking distance of the theater. He believed this was an excellent and creative solution to the conflicts that arose earlier, and supported local ownership. He believed this size and type of business ownership should be encouraged. Ms. Chantal Currid, 834 Taylor Avenue, spoke in support of this application, and would like to see the City encourage this type of business. Mr. Richard Archuleta, 1406 9th Street, spoke in support of this application. He noted that he had seen many people walking and riding their bicycles, which has brought a good atmosphere to the neighborhood. He would like to see a stop light near the cinema for safety. He believed this use would be a good activity for families and children in a small-town atmosphere, and would not cause any spending leakage to off-island cities. Mr. Matthew Callahan, 1822¹/² Clinton Avenue, spoke in support of this application, and believed that the Central Cinema was a jewel in the City. He would like to see more boutique theaters in Alameda. He supported the zoning change, and noted that there were many members of the audience who supported it as well. Ms. Eve Abrahams Shutt, 927 San Antonio Avenue, spoke in support of this application, and enjoyed walking to the theater. She liked the friendly atmosphere of the theater, and added that there had never been any parking problems. Mr. Ethan Rafferty, 1217 Central Avenue, spoke in support of this application. He discussed the economic benefit of this theater to other small businesses in the surrounding neighborhoods. He noted Planning Board Minutes Page 8 May 23, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-05-23.pdf |