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PlanningBoard | 2007-05-14 | 3 | 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8-A. Use Permit UP07-0005- Applicant: Bryan Gower for Crosstown Coffee House - 1303 High Street (SW). The applicant requests Use Permit approval to have (acoustic and amplified) live music performances within the coffee shop. Pursuant to AMC Subsection 30-4.8(c)(7), a Use Permit is required for live performances that are in combination with other allowed uses. The site is located within the C-1 Neighborhood Business District. Board member Kohlstrand moved to remove Item 8-A from the Consent Calendar, and to place it on the Regular Agenda. Board member Cunningham seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 7. Mr. Wolter summarized the staff report and recommended approval of this item. President Lynch noted that eight speaker slips had been received. Board member Cunningham moved to limit the speakers' time to three minutes. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 7. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Carol Dutra spoke in support of this item as well as live musical performances, and noted that her son was learning to play the piano. Mr. Dave Netherhood noted that he was the founder of the Crosstown Coffee House, and noted that Mr. Gower was unable to attend due to a family medical emergency. He wished to discuss the hours that music would be allowed, as well as the acoustic study requirement. He got the impression that staff wanted no sound at all to be emitted from the building. He did not believe that would be realistic. Mr. Jack Hickman noted that he volunteered at the coffeehouse, and noted that their business had dropped significantly since live music was discontinued. He was unsure how long they could continue serving coffee without live music. Timothy Runberger distributed a copy of his comments and noted that he was eager to see this permit granted, and objected to some of the conditions, particularly the condition stating that prior to any live entertainment being able to play, that a consultant be hired to make engineering recommendations to reduce noise levels. He noted that would be expensive and burdensome for the coffeehouse, and would cause a significant delay. He believed it was inconsistent with the standards set for in the Alameda Municipal Code. He noted that no one in the City had to comply with the established standard of having no Planning Board Minutes Page 3 May 14, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-05-14.pdf |