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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-29 | 11 | traffic if there was a fire, or even if the drawbridge went up with an extra 500 cars on the street. He expressed concern about emergency vehicle access in such an event. Ms. Karen Bay, 2911 Santa Clara, spoke in support of this item, and noted that she had taken part in the Downtown Visioning process. Mr. Jim Strehlow, 3122 Gibbons Drive, spoke in support of this item, and noted that he frequently walked and biked within Alameda. He recommended that a projectionist technician be required to be available within 15 minutes of a failure. He suggested that a website complaint number within an onsite kiosk be available for feedback. He would like to see the number of days with allowable after- hours operation reduced from 45 to 24 days. Ms. Reyla Graber, 3120 La Cresla Street, spoke in opposition to this item. She believed this project was wrong for Alameda, and added that the scale of the garage and footprint of the project was too large. She was not confident of this use of public funds, and did not agree with the 3 AM extension of hours. She would not like to see the developer return with a request for a game room and for 15 screens. She noted that the Marina Theater was being restored in San Francisco, and suggested that be a model for Alameda. Mr. Douglas Mitchell submitted a speaker slip, but was not in attendance to speak. Ms. Melody Marr, Alameda Chamber of Commerce, 1416 Park Street, spoke in support of this item on behalf of the Board of Directors. She asked that the 45 days of extended hours be reduced to 24 days. She supported the live theater proposal, and did not want to see dollars leaving Alameda for movies and associated activities. She read the following names of members who supported this project, but could not attend: Debbie McBride, Barbara Johnson, Allison Bliss, Pamela Christiansen, Cathy Leong, Kevin Leong, Kathy Moehring, Terrence Brewer, Cathy Brewer, Chuck Bianchi, Julia Park, Lorre Zuppan, Josh Lipps, Jennifer George, Renee Tripprudeen of 3235 Central Avenue. Mr. Bill Smith, PO Box 2009, spoke in opposition to this item and expressed concern about parking and traffic congestion. Ms. Norma Henning, 1361 Park Street, spoke in support of this item and noted that she was a Park Street merchant. Ms. Lorna Dowell submitted a speaker slip but was not in attendance to speak. Mr. Harry Singh, 12 Shepardson Lane, spoke in support of this item, and noted that he would like to keep his dollars on the Island. Ms. Lisa Jasper submitted, 117 Chinaberry Lane, a speaker slip but was not in attendance to speak. Planning Board Minutes Page 11 September 29, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf |