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PlanningBoard | 2007-05-29 | 4 | Ms. Kathy Berg, project architect, Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Architects, described and displayed the design and site plan for the Clif Bar headquarters facility. She detailed how the project would support Clif Bar's commitment to both the financial and community bottom lines. Acting President Cook called for a five-minute recess. Mr. Bruce Reeves, 2527 Santa Clara Avenue, noted that he supported the arrival of Clif Bar to Alameda, and that it would be a benefit to the community. Mr. Gail Wetzork, 3452 Capella Lane, spoke in support of this project, and noted that he had been involved with it since its inception. He supported the use of as much existing property and material as possible, and looked forward to seeing the Northern Waterfront open up. Ms. Melody Marr, 1416 Park Avenue, noted that the President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce could not attend, and noted that the officers and directors supported this project. She complimented Catellus for all the work and community outreach they had performed, and added that they performed their due diligence and used the suggestions they had received. The Chamber was very pleased with what they had seen over the past year, and supported parking sheds. Mr. Dick Lyons, 18 Shannon Circle, spoke in support of this project as a resident and as a past president of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Acting President Cook suggested addressing the landscape plan first. Board member Mariani noted that she was very pleased with the plan. Board member Cunningham believed this was the most exciting project he had seen during this tenure on the Planning Board, and complimented the excellent work performed by the team. He inquired whether vehicle access would be available down to the waterfront for people carrying kayaks and similar watercraft down to the waterfront. Mr. Behan believed there would be access to the waterfront, and that a gateway entry would be necessary to gain access to the floating dock. The structural studies would determine whether vehicle access would be possible. In response to an inquiry by Board member Cunningham whether any consideration had been given to the screening of the recreation zone at the turning basin area, Mr. Behan replied that was the most picturesque piece of the waterfront and noted that it was a balancing act. He noted that there were not many opportunities to screen it because it was fully open to the waterfront. Planning Board Minutes Page 4 May 29, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-05-29.pdf |