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PlanningBoard | 2006-02-27 | 7 | 7-C. Use Permit UP06-0002, Major Design Review DR06-0007 - City of Alameda Recreation and Parks; 740 Central Avenue (SH). The applicant requests Use Permit and Design Review approval to allow the construction of a permanent 1,920 square-foot (40' by 48') recreation building that will replace an existing temporary structure. Pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.19.b(3), a Use Permit is required for structures located on public and private land in the O (Open Space) District. The site is located at Washington Park within the O, Open Space Zoning District. Ms. Hom summarized the staff report and recommended approval of this item. The public hearing was opened. There were no speakers. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Vice President Cook noted that she had pulled this item from the Consent Calendar, and was very concerned about the design of this building. She did not believe it blended well with the beauty of the parks, and the building looked like a temporary modular building. Ms. Hom confirmed that it was a modular building, but that landscaping would surround the building and that it would be setback 113 feet from the street. Dale Lillard, Acting Recreation and Parks Director, noted that the Recreation Commission echoed Board member Cook's concern about the design, and that they were very conscious of making it blend into the neighborhood and that it be similar to the other buildings in the area. A stucco exterior and pitched roof would dress the building up, and he confirmed that cost issues drove the modular design. The project is funded by a $300,000 State grant. He noted that the original rec. center had burned to the ground, and that it was not cost-effective to replace the original design. Ms. McNamara was concerned about the design as seen from the street, and requested that it be dressed up. Mr. Lillard replied that the landscaping could be enhanced so it would not be as visible from the street. President Cunningham noted that this building lacked the usual articulation of structures in the area, and suggested wooden trellises or other embellishments without losing its functionality to the public. In response to an inquiry by Ms. McNamara regarding the life of such a building, Mr. Lillard replied that properly maintained, it should last approximately 25 years. He noted that Bayport would not contain modular buildings. Ms. McNamara expressed concern that cost issues would drive the use of additional modular buildings. Mr. Lillard replied that the joint use agreement with the School District would require meeting their criteria, and that there were no plans to include modular buildings at Bayport. Planning Board Minutes Page 7 February 27, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-02-27.pdf |