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PlanningBoard | 2005-07-25 | 7 | Board member Piziali advised that there was nothing to report at this time. d. Oral Status Report regarding Oakland/Chinatown Advisory Committee (Board member Mariani). Board member Mariani was not in attendance to present this item. 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: a. Transportation Sub-Committee Member Appointment. Ms. Eliason informed the Board that even though the APAC will be taken off the agenda, there would be a need for a Board member for the transportation committee to which Board Member Kohlstrand volunteered to be the representative. b. Discussion of rolling stores. In response to an inquiry by Board Member Lynch on what the definition of a rolling store is, Ms. Eliason read the Alameda Municipal Code definition and description and stated that at the last City Council meeting, the Council directed that the Planning Board look at the City's rolling store provisions even though they are not in the Development Code. In response to an inquiry by Board Member Lynch regarding why this was an issue, Assistant City Manager Paul Benoit responded that there is a citizen of Alameda who owns a business where he makes espresso and coffee drinks in a van/truck. The owner approached the city with an interest in parking the vehicle on city property at the dog park by Washington Park. There was an issue on whether the vehicle was allowed to use a city park while vending goods. He explained that the owner filed for a business license and the Finance Department referred to the Municipal Code and explained to the applicant that this use was considered a "rolling store" and the City of Alameda does not allow this type of business. The matter was further researched and it was discovered that one could obtain a Use Permit for a "concession" in parks and this business could be considered a concession on wheels. The matter was then referred to the Parks Commission which is now in the process of developing park rules and regulations for use. They are not considering this item until the rules and regulations have been established which won't be until approximately 2006. Mr. Benoit continued that the only other way the citizen could operate this type of business is if the section of the Municipal Code regarding rolling stores be amended. He also explained that this section of the code is dated decades ago. The Council referred this item to the Planning Board for their input on how the City of Alameda should go about amending this section of the Municipal Code and what items may be of concern if the amendment goes forward. He explained that the applicant has worked on this issue for a number of months and would like resolution on the matter, but the City has to look at the bigger picture. He acknowledged that there are businesses that currently operate in this manner such as catering trucks that operate routinely around the City. Although people appreciate the goods Planning Board Minutes Page 7 July 25, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-07-25.pdf |