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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-12 | 6 | 8.C. Use Permit No. UP-05-0009 - Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority/Area 51 Productions, Inc. - Northwest Territories, Alameda Point (ATh). The Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority requests an Interim Use Permit revision to allow the lease of the Northwest Territories to hold temporary trade show festivals, for up to two weeks in length. The site is located in the M-2-G, General Industry (Manufacturing) Special Government Combining Zoning District. Ms. Eliason summarized the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. John Walker, applicant, noted that he had worked with these shows for the last eight years, and that the City requested that he revise his Use Permit because of the success of the shows. He noted that his client base was largely composed of Fortune 500 companies, including General Motors. Mr. Piziali noted that he had gotten the impression that the Planning Board was handing over the choice of what type of shows would be there to the ARRA, and that he was concerned about that possibility. He did not have a problem with Area 51 Productions. Ms. Eliason noted that the Board should consider this a Master Use Permit for the Northwest Territories for the temporary trade shows, so that each trade show did not have to come back to the Board each time. Staff has found that over the years, the conditions placed on the trade shows were fairly standard, and that it was often difficult to hold the hearings in time for the trade show. Mr. Piziali noted that the resolution states that the Board members examined maps, drawings and documents, and noted he did not have those items. He was aware that the events were fine, but would like more information. He emphasized that he did not want to micromanage these events, and relied on staff to ensure that ARRA did not allow events that would upset the residents. Ms. Eliason confirmed that the only events would be trade shows in the Northwest Territories. Mr. Walker noted that he has managed events all over the world since 1967, and that he was a San Francisco native. He added that he was very protective of the Base, and noted that for every show he produced, he turned down ten. Vice President Cook noted that Use Permits ran with the land, rather than the tenant, and noted that while the applicant was an excellent tenant, future tenants may not meet that standard. She was concerned with the breadth of the types of uses and the potential length. Ms. Eliason advised that Interim Use Permits were different than regular Use Permits because this was an agreement between the ARRA and Area 51 Productions in this case. This Interim Use Permit does not grant anyone else the ability to hold trade shows, and they would still have to go through a separate Use Permit process. This temporary Use Permit expires after five years, which was the reason this permit was brought back to the Board. Planning Board Minutes Page 6 September 12, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-12.pdf |