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PlanningBoard | 2010-01-11 | 3 | Board Member Kohlstrand noted she prefers to leave the Use Permit as it is although would like to hear the reasons for expanding the dates. Board Member Cunningham does not support revocation of the Use Permit, but would like to see what overarching community goals would be met by approving the Use Permit as proposed. Board Member Cook stated she does not support revocation of the use permit, but has some questions about expanding the hours of operation. Vice-President Autorino does not support the revocation, but asked for clarification on the rationale behind the proposed amendments. Staff explained that the applicant has requested the amendment to the hours of operation so that it can provide shopping opportunities during the holiday seasons and at other appropriate times of the year. The rationale of granting a blanket approval is to eliminate confusion year after year over which particular days have actually been approved for the extended hours. Board Member Kohlstrand stated that leaving the period open will allow for better clarification and enforcement. Board Member Lynch motioned to amend the Use Permit to allow expanded hours of operation as proposed by staff, seconded by Vice-President Autorino. Motion passes 7-0-0. 9-B Consideration of a Use Permit to Allow additional Truck Delivery Hours at Alameda Towne Center, Safeway Store. The Safeway Store is requesting use permit approval to allow truck deliveries between the hours of 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. The store is located at 2227 South Shore Center in Alameda in the C-2 PD (Central Business Planned Development) Zoning District. Staff presented a report on the project and summarized public comments. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked for a clarification on the number of smaller trucks Safeway anticipates coming to the store in the additional morning hour. Board Member Lynch asked for clarification on the proposal to allow certain types of delivery vehicles, and noted that the applicant has not made the case that supports allowing extended the delivery hours. Mr. Paradise, Safeway Real Property Manager, stated that Safeway would make every effort to manage the smaller vendors, and explained the difficulty of coordinating their deliveries. He suggested that the Planning Board allow a test period during which Safeway be allowed to receive deliveries starting at 4 am, in an effort to see how Safeway manages the vendors and potential noise impacts. Upon completion of the testing period, the Planning Board could then approve or deny the Use Permit amendment with the information gained during this trial period. President Ezzy Ashcraft opened the public comment period. Page 3 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2010-01-11.pdf |