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PlanningBoard | 2011-09-26 | 2 | No projects called up for review. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Gary McAffee discussed his concerns about the proposed Golf-course swap. He prefers an expansion of the Golf Course instead of the development of housing. He opposes the Golf-Course swap proposal and provided a letter to the board. Mr. Keith Nealy voiced his strong opposition to the proposed golf-course swap. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8-A PLN11-0220 - Alameda Point Northwest Territories - Interim Use Permit. The applicant, San Francisco Regional Sports Car Association is proposing to hold driver's skill events/autocross events on the Northwest Territories at the most north western area of Alameda Point. The events would occur on weekends. Agenda item 8-A moved to Regular Agenda to allow for public comment. Motion made by Henneberry, seconded by Burton. Motion passes 5-0. Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, described the project. Board member Henneberry asked how many car race venues currently exist at Alameda Point. Andrew Thomas explained that there currently are two venues, and the present application would be the third venue seeking car-related events. Mr. John Walker, Area 51 Productions, stated his opposition to the proposed use permit as it restricts existing tenants' venue and timelines and access to the runway. He opposes this use as it does not reinvest into Alameda Point, like his company does. Mr. Alan Michaan, Antiques by the Bay operator, opposes this use permit application, because the proposed use would only damage the tarmac runway, like the Porsche Club's current races. The degradation of the tarmac through motor-cross events or Myth Busters taping is significant and so far, his operation is the only operation that actually provides regular maintenance and thorough cleanup to the tarmac itself after and before flea market events. He suggested that any future use permit for motor-cross should have a requirement that police be on site and equipped with radar guns and decibel meters to monitor the activity. Mr. David Duffin, Film Commission Chair, stated that major motion picture makers are returning to the Bay Area and that the stellar presentation of Alameda Point would bring in more business and significant revenue for the city. Preference should be given to those businesses that do not degrade the physical space that can be used for less noisy, more profitable uses. President Ezzy-Ashcraft stated that her concerns about this use permit center on the environmental degradation caused by motor-cross and the use of petrochemicals. Page 2 of 5 | PlanningBoard/2011-09-26.pdf |