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PlanningBoard | 2007-11-13 | 4 | Ms. Vivian Ford noted that she was pleased that Target was no longer part of the Alameda Towne Centre plan, and that she would be more inclined to shop there. She believed the landscaping plan was a positive addition. She asked about the location of the truck delivery access, and requested confirmation that the exits would be onto Franciscan Way. She noted that she was confused about the storefront locations. She expressed concern about outdoor usage because of the number of outdoor creatures that live near the Centre. Mr. Jon Spangler expressed strong concern about the renovation. He was pleased by the sidewalk near the post office, and supported the shared parking plan. He believed that the 4:1 parking ratio was unrealistic. He believed the EIR was a piecemeal document, and did not believe there had been a concurrently accurate EIR and Master Plan for the shopping center that reflected what was going on. He would like to see an updated EIR and traffic study that reflected current data. He would like to see more bike racks in front of Trader Joe's, as well as more transit access, which was still compromised because of the circulation patterns in the shopping center. He would like a status update on Mervyn's. He requested more information on the green building standards and methods that would be used for the new buildings. He inquired whether solar water heating, passive solar building cooling and heating methods, and increased natural lighting would be used to increase the center's sustainability. He inquired about the beach dropoff issue, and noted that there was a similar situation at Jack London Square. He did not believe that the cars belonged so close to the beach, and suggested the use of golf carts or similar shuttle vehicles. Ms. Audrey Housman complimented the design and look of Alameda Towne Centre, and added that she was pleased with the sidewalks. She suggested more disabled parking in the garage for the garage and the storefront that was closer to the stores. She noted that Park Street had a narrow entrance between Walgreens and Big 5. Ms. Cathy Wolfe noted that she was thrilled with the design, and the thoughtfulness shown to the pedestrians. She voiced her full support of the project. Mr. Kyte responded to the public comments, and displayed the net gain in parking spaces in the garage. He and noted that the traffic study would be updated. He noted that the truck delivery area and Safeway truck dock would remain because the store was being renovated. He noted that it would no longer be a 24/7 use, with trucks arriving and departing throughout the day and night, with their coolers running throughout the night and with their lights shining into the condominiums. He noted that the architect stated that there would be some screening with the use of landscaping in that area, and added that the entry to Safeway would be on the east side. He noted that the storefront would be glass. He noted that with respect to possible outdoor sales areas, rollup doors would allow more transparency, and that they may be located on the north side. He noted that the access from the parking lot to Franciscan Way would remain. Mr. Kyte noted that Mervyn's was still in the chase for the building, but that they were not the front-runner. He agreed that it would be a very good idea to separate the cars from the waterfront environment. He noted that it would be very important to create a wonderful outdoor Page 4 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2007-11-13.pdf |