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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-29 | 4 | suggested restoring the theater to only three screens. Ms. Kristi Koenen, 1360 Pearl Street, spoke in opposition to this item. She believed the proposed Cineplex would overwhelm the parking garage capacity, and cited the parking study that projects the garage capacity being up to 200 spaces short of satisfying peak demand. She noted that the study recommended parking capacity of 450-550 spaces, and expressed concern about a parking nightmare during blockbuster openings. She believed the planned parking capacity would violate the Alameda Municipal Code, and urged the matter to be sent back to the City Council. Mr. Dick Rutter, 2205 Clinton Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item. He noted that he submitted a letter to the Board, and that he had no objections to Item A, proposing a Cineplex on the site. Regarding Item C, extended hours of operation, he understood the applicant's reasoning for the extension. He understood the game room had been pulled from the Use Permit. Regarding Item B (height and bulk considerations), he believed the building height should be dropped as it gets farther away from Park Street. He noted there was a legal loophole for height limits for the parking Planning Board Minutes Page 4 September 29, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf |