pages: PlanningBoard/2011-11-28.pdf, 9
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2011-11-28 | 9 | Meet with the remaining Business Associations about the program prior to going to City Council. Encourage existing local businesses to become involved in the program Board member Kohlstrand made the motion and it was seconded by Board member Henneberry, to recommend adoption of an Ordinance amending Alameda Municipal Code Sections 6-27.4, 6-52.1 and 22-8.1 with the Planning Board recommendations to allow the Sale of Goods from a Rolling Store with Approval of a Special Event Permit, Conditional Use Permit, or Encroachment Permit; and Adopt Food Truck Program Guidelines, including Standard Conditions of Approval, for a Conditional Use Permit and Encroachment Permit for Rolling Stores. Motion passed 6-0. 9-C Alameda Landing. A public workshop to review and discuss the new site plan for the Alameda Landing Commercial Center that includes plans for a new Alameda Target Store on lands just to the north of Willie Stargell Avenue and the College of Alameda. Mr. Thomas gave an overview of the project. He mentioned that staff is interested in receiving comments regarding the plan so that staff can come back to the Board in January with a final design. He stated that one of the main concerns is how to get pedestrian and bicycle traffic to flow through the site. Motion to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m. was made and seconded. Approved 6-0. Karen Bey, resident, spoke in opposition regarding the large format retail center design of the project and she doesn't believe that this large of a center is appropriate for this site and would like to see a smaller format. Jon Spangler, resident, spoke in favor of the project citing that he prefers the design over the 2007 plan. He stated that he would like to see solar power integrated into the project. Lucy Gigli, Bike Alameda, asked why the waterfront is not being developed first. She also would like to see large bike stations for customers and employees. Board member Henneberry asked if any other tenants have been identified other than Target. Sean Wiskeman of Catellus stated that the only retailer publicly discussed is Target. He stated that the categories that they are looking at are apparel, electronics, home improvement, restaurants, and specially foods. Board member Henneberry mentioned that Alameda's Big Box Ordinance does not apply to the Alameda landing site but he asked what format of store was Target planning on bringing to Alameda a super center or discount center. Mr. Thomas gave an overview of the Big Box Ordinance stating that the ordinance prohibits Approved Meeting Minutes 11/28/11 Page 9 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2011-11-28.pdf |