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PlanningBoard | 2007-04-18 | 3 | 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8-A. PDA07-0002 (Planned Development Amendment) and DR07-0006 (Design Review) - Alameda Emergency Food Bank - 1900 Thau Way (SW). The applicant requests a Planned Development Amendment and Design Review to remove and replace the existing 1,440 sq ft modular building with a 2,016 sq ft modular building which will be used to warehouse, sort, and distribute free food to Alameda residents in need. The site is located in an M-1-PD, Intermediate Industrial, Planned Development Combining Zoning District. Board member Kohlstrand moved to remove Item 8-A from the Consent Calendar and place it on the Regular Agenda. Vice President Cook seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 7. Mr. Thomas noted that staff recommended approval of this item, subject to the conditions in the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Paul Russell, Director, Alameda Emergency Food Bank, described the operation of the food bank, and noted that while the food was free, the cost to the clients was either in transportation expenses or in personal dignity. Their goal for the project was to restore dignity to the process in providing food, and he described their proposed changes to accommodate the clients and to allow them to wait inside, instead of in the elements. The second goal was to replace their aging building, which would make dramatic visual improvements to the experience and neighbors. They did not wish to serve more clients, but to improve the current environment and create a safe work environment for the volunteers. He noted that one member of the public, who also received services, was the only attendee of the community meeting; she was in favor of the project. In response to an inquiry by Board member Kohlstrand, Mr. Russell noted that 400-500 households are served in a month. He noted that a photo I.D. and proof of residency such as a utility bill were required to receive services. He noted that in his timeframe, there had been no police activity except a case of a stolen bicycle. Board member Kohlstrand commended the work of the food bank in Alameda. President Lynch noted that once the litigation for the Alameda Beltline project has been concluded, he noted that that a further lease agreement may be crafted, and that the City would expect the Food Bank to stay until that lease has concluded. Mr. Thomas noted that an inaccurate reference to the Parking Code Section, and should be AMC30-7.6(c)2.1 Planning Board Minutes Page 3 April 18, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-04-18.pdf |