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PlanningBoard | 2010-03-22 | 4 | Kathy Moering of the West Alameda Business Association stated that she was surprised that all of this effort has gone into this plan and no consideration has been given to the Webster Street Business District. She feels that the Webster Street area has been neglected while the Park Street area has been receiving all of the City's attention. Corinne Lambden stated that she is very impressed by the design. She is concerned with the size of the proposal for the CVS site on the corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Oak Street. Christopher Buckley of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society stated that he is please to see the preservation of the gas station and the Towata Flowers buildings. He is concerned with the proposal for the CVS site and believes it needs more setbacks from the street to preserve the view of the Carnegie Building. Karen Bay spoke in favor of the project and the fact that there is not a developer in charge of the vision and it is being prepared prior to involving a developer. She believes that the west end needs attention but believes that this project could be a model for the redevelopment of Webster Street. Nancy Hurd of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society stated that she is also concerned with the corner of Oak Street and Santa Clara Avenue. She doesn't understand why Alameda feels like it needs to be a big city, it is attractive for its small town feel. She believes that the charm is being removed from the downtown area. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. Board member Kohlstrand stated that she thinks the plan is wonderful although she is frustrated that there has been very little input from the Community and the Planning Board and feels that needs to take place prior to any action being taken on this plan. She likes the design and the use of the under utilized parking lots. She agrees that there should be attention given to the Webster Street area. Board member Cunningham stated that he feels that the plan raises questions, but thinks it is a great start. Board member Cook agrees with all of the previous comments on the plan. She feels it is important for everyone to be aware of what the process is going to be and referenced the Downtown Vision done in 2000. She mentioned that the previous plan focused around a civic gathering place were the City could hold civic celebrations and she would like to see that concept retained in the new plan. She feels that any idea to hide the side of the parking garage is a good idea. She also mentioned the idea of "wrapped parking lots" which has the parking on the inside of the site with retail wrapped around the perimeter. Board member Kohlstrand mentioned that in Portland, Oregon the street level parking lots have street vendors located at the edges of the lots. Draft Meeting Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 4 of 5 | PlanningBoard/2010-03-22.pdf |