pages: PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf, 3
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2005-09-29 | 3 | 6. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 6-A. UP05-0018 - Kyle Conner/Alameda Entertainment Associates, L.P. - 2305, 2317 Central Avenue (JO). The applicant requests a Use Permit approval for the following: 1) multi-screen theatre, live theatre, and public assembly use in the C-C T district pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.22; b) fifty-eight (58') foot building height for the Cineplex pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.9A.g.2; and c) extended hours of operation until 3:00 AM for the theatre pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.9A.c.1( for occasional special events and screenings. The site is located within the Park Street C-C T, Community Commercial Theatre Combining District. Ms. Eliason summarized this staff report. Mr. Kyle Conner, developer, gave a presentation. He was aware of the public feedback, and stated that he was willing to make changes in order to get the Use Permit approved, including retracting the game room. He noted that he requested the extended hours in order to play blockbuster films such as "Star Wars" to be screened at 12:01 AM according to the licensing agreements. In response to an inquiry by Ms. McNamara regarding the average number of blockbuster films released each year, Mr. Conner replied that there may be 15-18 blockbusters this year. On average, there may be 15-30 films with licensing agreements that would allow a 12:01 showing. M/S McNamara/Cook and unanimous to limit the speakers' time to three minutes. AYES - 6 (Kohlstrand absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 The public hearing was opened. Ms. Linda Hansen, 1816 Wood Street, spoke in opposition to this item. She suggested that story poles be erected to show the size of this building. She displayed pictures on the overhead screen to illustrate the views that would no longer be visible if the building were to be constructed. She believed the 58-foot height limit was excessive. Mr. Karva Sales, 1719 Pacific Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item. He agreed with Ms. Hansen's opinion of the garage's appearance and believed that it was out of character with the rest of the neighborhood. He agreed that dispersed parking would be a good idea. Mr. Rick Tabor, 1821 Santa Clara Avenue, spoke in support of this application. He believed this was a good use for an underused site, and added that he was associated with the Alameda Civic Light Opera, which has a youth internship program. He was offended by the previous speaker's statement that the parking garage would invite gang rapes. He believed that with the proper judgment in finding appropriate and rewarding youth activities, this project would be a positive influence. Planning Board Minutes Page 3 September 29, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf |