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PlanningBoard | 2011-10-24 | 2 | Chuck Kapelke, resident, expressed outrage over the removal of the street trees on Park Street between Central Avenue and San Jose Avenue. Trish Spencer, resident, expressed outrage over the removal of the street trees on Park Street between Central Avenue and San Jose Avenue. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8-A Public Art Proposal - Grand Marina - Warmington Residential CA. Two freestanding metal sculptures to be located on private property off Hibbard Street and at the foot of Grand Street adjacent to the Grand Marina and the Oakland/Alameda Estuary. If approved, the sculptures will satisfy the Alameda public art requirement. The motion was made and approved to move the item off the consent calendar. President Ezzy Ashcraft opened the public comment period. Carol Gottstein, resident, raised concerns about the copper material the art is to be made of for fear that it will be stolen. President Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public comment period. Mr. Thomas gave a brief overview of the Public Art Program stating that the project is a public art proposal for Warmington Residential California (commonly referred to as Warmington Homes) at Grand Marina. Pursuant to the requirements of the City of Alameda Public Art Ordinance, the applicant is requesting approval of on-site artwork in the form of two metal sculptures. The sculptures will be installed on private property along the publicly accessible shoreline. He stated that the proposed artwork will be maintained and protected by the project owners, as required by the conditions of approval. Should any damage or theft occur to the art over time the applicant will be responsible for repair or replacement. The motion was made by Board member Henneberry and seconded by Board member Burton to approve the Public Art project. Approved 4-0. 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 9-A PLN11-0286 Design Review - Ploughshares Nursery at 2701 West Main Street. The project consists of a 2,580 square feet plant nursery retail building for Ploughshares Nursery. The one-story structure will utilize strawbale and earthbag construction and incorporate solar energy and on-site stormwater treatment. The project is located within an M-2-F zoning district. Mr. Thomas gave an overview of the project. This design review application is a proposal to build a new freestanding building at the Ploughshares Nursery. He stated that the proposed design includes a number of unique sustainable design features. The structure will provide Ploughshares with a new visual presence on Main Street and provide space for year-round, indoor retail sales and educational workshops. The building itself is a demonstration of sustainable design principles. The building will employ a number of sustainable design Page 2 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2011-10-24.pdf |