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PlanningBoard | 2009-09-10 | 3 | following the WABA Guidelines and continuing to consult with WABA. Mr. Ratto, Executive Director of the Park Street Business Association (PSBA), spoke in favor of the storyboard requirement and would like to see that a provision be made in the design review process that would require projects within the Park Street Business district to also receive PSBA approval prior to submittal to the City. PSBA also endorses retaining the standards for projecting signs. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. Board member Cunningham endorsed the concept that the applicants carry the cost of staff time to review projects and asked for a comparison to other jurisdictions' permit fees and noted support for a public notification process that would be primarily carried out by the applicant. President Ezzy Ashcraft endorsed a time and material charge for all projects, regardless of its scope. Several Board members provided comment on the notification process and indicated support for notification proposal # 3 listed in the staff report. Staff was also encouraged to develop guidelines for erecting story poles and netting, which would reduce the need for extensive notification on some projects. The Board asked staff to return with window replacement guidelines, and an updated list of exempt projects and criteria for the replacement of architectural elements and features. They also recommended that the department initiate an online permit submittal process to minimize additional demands on staff time and resources. Board Member Zuppan suggested that online notification and posting of public hearing notices be considered and asked that staff evaluate the technological requirements and cost implications that would be involved with the online posting of these notices. Board Member Kohlstrand requested that the design review process include the PSBA and WABA organizations, as well as other organizations that would like to be included. Board member Cunningham asked that staff clarify which projects would be subject to design review by the Planning Board. President Ezzy Ashcraft suggested that projects over a certain size, or in a specific zone district, such as the Park Street Business District, be automatically sent to the Planning Board for approval. Board Member Kohlstrand requested that solar arrays and antennas not be exempt from design review, unless State law exempts them from design review consideration. Board Member Zuppan requested that all design guidelines be written as clearly as possible and that they consider the economic impact so that Alameda can attract desirable businesses and encourage homeowners to invest in improvements. Page 3 of 4 | PlanningBoard/2009-09-10.pdf |