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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-29 | 8 | screenings. He believed the multiple screen configuration was the only way to make the theater financially feasible. He did not believe the height was out of scale to other, taller nearby structures. He believed the extended hours of operation would be appropriate for special releases or community events. Mr. Harry Hartman, 1100 Peach Street, spoke in support of this item. He agreed there would be some mitigation with this project, and believed the quality of life in Alameda would be enhanced by this theater. Mr. Robert McKean, 46 Steuben Bay, spoke in support of this item, and noted that he had published Alameda Magazine for the past four years. He believed this project would be an enhancement to Alameda. Ms. Angela Lazear, President of Board of Directors, Alameda Civic Light Opera, spoke in support of this item. Mr. Burny Matthews, 556 Kines Road, spoke in support of this item. He believed that the City should be run like a business to enhance the use of the retail tax revenue to benefit the City as a whole. He noted that well-staffed police and fire departments, and other staff positions are dependent on tax revenue. He believed that visitors would be drawn to the theater, which is located in a safe community. With respect to the concerns about crime connected with the theater, he noted that the Alameda Police Department can handle any crowd situation generated by the theater. Ms. Doree Miles spoke in support of this item, and noted that she has always wanted to walk to a restored Alameda Theater. She believed this project can make that dream come true, and believed the design would blend well with the historic theater. Ms. Jackie Green, 1109 Park Avenue, indicated she was in favor of this project, but was not in attendance to speak. Ms. Kathleen Woulfe, 3208 Monte Vista Avenue, spoke in support of this item. She looked forward to walking to the theater, having dinner and attending a movie. Mr. Lars Hansson, PSBA President, spoke in support of this item and noted that PSBA completely supported this project. He believed the restoration of the theater and use of the theater for first-run movies was a worthy goal. He recalled the closure of the Lafayette Theater and the impending closure of the Orinda Theater, and emphasized that financial feasibility was essential for its long- term success. He believed it would act as an economic catalyst for downtown Alameda. Ms. Janice Gatewood, 2029 Alameda Avenue, spoke in support of this item. She believed that the young people of Alameda would benefit from this project, including employment. She recently moved from Southern California, and looked forward to attending a movie with her granddaughter in town. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 September 29, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf |