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PlanningBoard | 2012-04-23 | 6 | once a year vendor. An incidental benefit is that many people who attend these events will dine in Alameda and it puts the City on the map Mr. Thomas stated that the college is being paid for the use of their property. Antiques by the Bay had a condition of approval on the resale license for each vendor. The permit does not entitle anyone to sell alcohol, and a clause can be added to the permit. Attendees have access to the college's permanent bathrooms. With the exception of the one neighbors email, no additional reports have been received. Originally the permit proposed an early start time in addition to a Saturday and Sunday use. Staff requested that the flea market operators move their event to Saturday only due to the traffic caused by Antiques by the Bay, and requested a later start time to accommodate for residential neighbors. Board member Knox White asked for clarification on condition number 10 requiring a traffic contingency plan in the event of an emergency Tube closure. He asked if a second traffic study is required prior to the six month review. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that the Abrams Plan indicates that the College will coordinate with WABA and Caltrans to develop a traffic control plan in the event of street or Tube closure. Mr. Thomas clarified that at the six month review if the City finds that the Flea Market operators have not provided an adequate contingency plan then the City can request that certain actions stated in the staff report occur. The operators and Public Works are still working with the College to come up with a final traffic circulation plan for people trying to enter/exit the college during the event. Board member Köster asked why the operators are using Parking lot A, which is closer to the residential area, than combining the use of parking lots B, C, and D; if there is space to park bicycles that are towing wagons; does the Abram's Report include traffic studies for the Target Store; and if the report does not include Target traffic study will one be done later and how do these conflict with each other. Flea Market Operator responded that Parking lot A is one large asphalt space, with no puddles, it is also the lot with the best and safest access the other three lots only have one entrance/exit. Parking lots B, C, and D are separate lots with irregular surfaces that are muddy when it rains. Parking lot D is also used by parents who have children playing baseball or soccer, traffic and noise would be endless during the event it it was hosted in Parking Lot B, C, and D. Parking lot A is very quiet. Responded that they can accommodate bicycles with trailers/wagons, and thus far very few people traveling by bicycle have attended the event. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 April 23, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-04-23.pdf |