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PlanningBoard | 2011-03-28 | 7 | Avenue and permits four (4) stories with a maximum height of fifty (50) feet between Eagle Avenue and Buena Vista Avenue. The third amendment would permit a sixty (60) foot non-habitable tower or monument at the South terminus of Webster Street. Dennis Brighton, Planner, presented the proposed text amendments. President Ezzy Ashcraft opened the public comment period. Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, spoke in favor of the amendments. Tony Daysog, neighbor, spoke in support of the amendments, but raised concerns about the Sandwich Boards signs. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. Board member Zuppan stated that she likes the idea of the A-Frame signs but warned that they can be very unattractive and would like the business owners to obtain a sign permit prior to approval of the A-frame sign. Board member Kohlstrand stated that she thinks that the A-frame signs should be subject to the City of Alameda Sign Ordinance as well as obtain a City Encroachment Permit. Mr. Thomas stated that it could also be subject to West Alameda Business Association (WABA) sign review and approval. President Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is opposed to the A-frame signs and believes they are a tripping hazard and visual pollution. She is in favor of outdoor seating and merchandise display. Board member Wallis is in favor of the outside merchandise display and the A-frame signs stating that it gives the business owner the space to promote their merchandise and interact with the shopping public. Board member Kohlstrand made the motion to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment to the Alameda Municipal Code to permit portable free-standing signs within the Webster Street C-C, Community Commercial Zoning District subject to a City Encroachment Permit. Board member Zuppan seconded. The motion failed to pass 3-2. Board member Kohlstrand made the motion to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendments to the Alameda Municipal Code to permit building heights to be increased to five stories with a maximum height of sixty feet within the Webster Street C-C, Community Commercial Zoning District along the westerly side of Webster Street between Ralph Appezzato Parkway and Eagle Avenue, and permit a tower monument of up to 60 feet at the southerly terminus of Webster Street. Board APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 7 of 9 PLANNING BOARD 3/28/2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-03-28.pdf |