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PlanningBoard | 2010-01-11 | 2 | None 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8-A Density Bonus Ordinance - Applicant - City of Alameda. Proposed caps and limits on concessions and/or incentives for Density Bonus Projects on sites in a residential zone district or a site with a general plan land use designation of residential. Staff requested a continuance of this item to the Regular Planning Meeting of January 25, 2010. Board Member Kohlstrand motioned, Board member Cunningham seconded motion to continue the item to the Planning Board meeting of February 8, 2010. Approved 7-0. 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 9-A Review of the Use Permit for Kohl's Department Store. Use Permit review allowing additional store hours of operation on certain mornings before 7:00 am and on certain nights until 12:00 midnight. Kohl's is located at 2201 South Shore Center in the C-2 PD (Central Business Planned Development) Zoning District in Alameda. Staff presented an overview of prior project and explained the requested amendment to the Kohl's hours of operation. Ms Montalvo, Kohl's store manager, apologized for the confusion on the hours of operation, and requested that the Planning Board approve the Use Permit Board Member Cunningham asked the applicant why a 4:00 am opening was being requested. The applicant stated that this day is the busiest sales day of the year and the early hours of operation are required to stay competitive with other retailers. Ms. Sellers, Alameda resident, encouraged the Planning Board to deny the Use Permit for additional hours of operation. Ms. Risley, Alameda resident, stated her opposition to the Use Permit amendment through this process. She also stated that the public hearing notification of this project is inadequate. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. President Ezzy Ashcraft summarized the Planning Board's options with respect to this use permit request. Board Member Kohlstrand, for clarification, asked whether the Use Permit can be brought back to the Planning Board for modification and if this was permissible under the Municipal Code. Ms. Faiz, city attorney, clarified that the Planning Board can take an action to amend the Use Permit. Page 2 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2010-01-11.pdf |