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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-29 | 9 | Mr. Lew Brentano expressed concern about the business plan of the development, which had not been revised since 2003 to reflect current trends in the movie industry. He did not have any problems with an elevator in the historic theater, and noted that would prevent him from attending the restored theater. He encouraged the Planning Board to reject this Use Permit because the current ADA plans did not meet the spirit of the ADA. Mr. Daniel Pollart, 127 Capetown Drive, indicated he was in favor of this project but was not in attendance to speak. Ms. Debbie Pollart, 127 Capetown Drive, spoke in support of this item. She noted that she had been a planning professional for 20 years, and generally had to travel outside Alameda to attend a movie. She supported the extended hours and height limit, and noted that the theater could bring social and economic benefits to the community. She believed this building was in context with its surroundings with a cohesive visual pattern and sense of place. She supported the limited late-night showings, allowing City oversight. She noted that if the applicant did not comply with the conditions of approval, or unforeseen problems arise later, the City always has the option of reviewing the Use Permit, and either adding additional conditions of approval or revoking it. She agreed with the withdrawal of the video game component, and that in the city where she works, that is a constant enforcement issue with respect to loitering regulations. Mr. Bruce Reeves, 2527 Santa Clara, spoke in support of this item, and noted that he was the past chair of the Housing Commission and currently on the Recreation and Parks Commission. He noted that the Board had the benefit of 27 years of meetings, consultant reports and other information regarding this project. He believed that this was the best alternative for the crumbling theater. Ms. Pat Colburn, 1340 Park Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item, and noted that she was the founder and former president of the Alameda Arts Center. She believed the current project was out of scale in Alameda, and hoped the City would consider the installation of solar panels on the roof of the building. President Cunningham called for a ten-minute recess. Ms. Minnie Patino, 1513 Paris Street, Alameda Taqueria, indicated she was in favor of this project but was not in attendance to speak. Mr. John Grigsby, 1566 Pacific Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item, and drew a parallel between the theater complex project in San Jose and this project. He noted that the San Jose theater closed down four years later, and inquired why City money was needed if it was a good economic idea. He urged the Board to reject the Use Permit and the subsidy. Ms. Dawna Dondell, 960 Shorepoint Court, indicated she was in favor of this project but was not in attendance to speak. Mr. John Jacobs, 2130 Otis Drive, did want wish to speak, but indicated his support of this item. Planning Board Minutes Page 9 September 29, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf |