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PlanningBoard | 2007-07-09 | 2 | President Lynch noted that page 9, paragraph 1, read, "President Lynch cautioned against using terms such as high-end and low-end retail establishments, and cited the success of Panda Express, and the fact that Yan Can Cook restaurants are no longer open." He noted that the point of his comment was not that Panda Express has been successful, but that some individuals would refer to Panda Express as high-end, and that some individuals would refer to Panda Express food as low-end. He emphasized that was why he recommended caution regarding terms of "high-end" or "low-end" as it related to food establishments. Board member Cunningham moved approval of the minutes as amended. Board member Kohlstrand seconded the motion, with the following voice vote - 6. Abstain - 1 (Mariani). The motion passed. 5. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION: None. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: a. Future Agendas Mr. Thomas provided an update on future agenda items. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Mr. Kirk Knight, 1316 Regent Street, Gallagher & Lindsey, noted that he was a Realtor, and noted that he had communicated with Ms. Woodbury and Mr. Thomas, as well as Mr. Garrison and other Planning staff. He requested clarification whether the City wanted to attract and retain professional practices in Alameda, such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, CPAs and other licensed professionals. He expressed concern about a professional building that was built seven years ago, which he and several other individuals would like to purchase. He noted that he would like to own only a portion of that building, in the form of condominium ownership. He noted that he was told this would require a Use Permit; he added that the building has been solely used for medical, dental and professional uses for 55 years, and that no aspect of the use would be changed. He noted that there would be a costly four-month delay in order to find out whether he could purchase the building in that manner. He noted that his appraiser informed him the building may be worth several hundred thousand dollars less by that time, and that he would not know for months whether he would need additional parking or pay in lieu fees. He did not believe this was an appropriate way to do business. He noted that the City's transfer tax revenue was greater than property tax, and would like to convert classic office buildings into office condos. President Lynch noted that further discussion of this issue could be agendized, and added that the Board could not have the authority to render a decision as it related to an item under Oral Communication. Page 2 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2007-07-09.pdf |