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PlanningBoard | 2006-11-13 | 10 | Ms. Dorothy Reid was concerned that the appearance of building 900 was still unknown, and that at 25 feet, the store was very close to the road. The traffic from Target would not be able to drive through the back. She added that the store was proposed at 90,000 square feet, which was reduced to 66,000 square feet by the mitigated negative declaration. She was concerned that the square footage kept changing. She would like the Board to give clear instructions to the applicant going forward while waiting for the EIR. She did not understand the assumption that Target would be built. She noted that the original proposal was to sell the land, and she would like to see alternative plans for the site. She was very concerned about the proposed 48-foot height of the building. Mr. David Geshi, Gray Cliffs owner, spoke in support of this item. He believed that the small businesses in the vicinity would be benefited by the proposed Target. He noted that his business had suffered slightly from the remodeling, but believed the Target customers would also become his customers. He depended on the larger stores in the center to bring foot traffic to his business, and disagreed with those who believed construction should be stopped altogether. Mr. Gary Blanick spoke in support of this item. He noted that he often traveled to San Leandro to shop and would rather spend the tax dollars in Alameda. He believed the traffic issues could be resolved, and believed Target would benefit Alameda and the Town Centre. Ms. Vivian Forte was very concerned about the amount of growth the proposed buildings on this site have undergone, as well as with the pylons to be put into the ground. She would like to see more information on color treatments for the proposed project, and would prefer an earth-tone color scheme. Mr. John Selbach spoke in support of this item and would like the project to go forward. He noted that he shops at off-Island Targets about twice a week, and that he would rather shop in Alameda. Mr. David Perry noted that he was a pediatric dentist in the shopping center, and supported this project. He noted that his patients enjoy shopping in the improved shopping center. At this time, there is a vacant lot near the Willows facing his business, and some of his patients have experienced car break-ins. He believed the risk would be lessened with the Target in his vicinity. Ms. Susan Pieper noted that the Willows residents did not want to face a vacant lot either, but that there were alternatives to a Target store. She did not want piecemeal development on this site, and needed to see a better EIR. Ms. Kathleen von Martins, Powell Street, noted that she lived across the street from the shopping center, and added that she approved of the architectural improvement and addition of Target to the shopping center. She was very concerned about the traffic, security and quality of life implications for the surrounding residents. Mr. Richard Peranon expressed concern about traffic congestion and pollution, and noted that children walking to Lum and Wood Schools and the nearby patients would be affected by the pollution. He did not object to Target itself, but would like a more appropriately sized and located store. He was concerned that the shopping center was not near a freeway, which would be more appropriate for a Target. Planning Board Minutes Page 10 November 13, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-11-13.pdf |