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PlanningBoard | 2005-06-13 | 15 | 8-D. DR05-0041 - Final Design Review of the Proposed New Cineplex - City of Alameda (CE/JO). Final design review, including consideration of Section 106 findings for the proposed Cineplex at the corner of Oak Street and Central Avenue, generally on the Video Maniacs site. This site is located at 2305 Central Avenue within the C-C and C-C-PD (Community Commercial and Community Commercial -- Planned Development) Districts. Ms. Kohlstrand advised she would recuse herself from Items 8-D and 8-E because she was involved in the analysis for the parking garage and the theater. Ms. Jennifer Ott summarized the staff report, and noted that the Planning Board preliminarily accepted the Cineplex design on May 9, 2005, to serve as a basis for Section 106 findings. The findings were brought before the Historic Advisory Board; those draft minutes were included in the packet. Staff recommended approval of the design of this project. Mr. Rob Henry, Henry Architects, project architect, displayed and discussed the changes made to the project design since the last meeting. Input from the Planning Board and the HAB led to the following changes: 1. The corner sign was replaced by additional detailing, continuing the horizontal band element in the corner for a more Art Deco feeling on the corner; 2. HAB believed that there should be a more continuous feel in the columns; the white element was replaced by brick; 3. The dome was eliminated from the corner element (Oak and Central), and was replaced by a flat corner element; 4. The roofline was notched down to provide softening to the corner; a recessed element was placed further from the face of the building; 5. The mechanical screens were reduced in size, and would not be visible from the street level; 6. The historic theater mezzanine level would be connected to the elevator in the new facility; and 7. The aluminum window and door systems were changed to clear anodized aluminum to match the retail spaces of the Alameda Theater. Mr. Henry discussed the materials and colors, and noted that a colors and materials board was available. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Lynch, Ms. Ott confirmed that this item was to discuss the design review of the new theater. No restoration issues would be discussed. Vice President Cook confirmed that all comments would be three minutes long as previously voted upon. She advised that City Council agreed with the developer through Disposition and Development Agreement to proceed with this project. She noted that the Planning Board's job was to provide the best design for this project, which was located on a small site. Planning Board Minutes Page 15 June 13, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-06-13.pdf |