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PlanningBoard | 2012-06-11 | 7 | and that the motion only requires that the "massing" of the largest sign be reduced. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that the Board is approving the sign program. She stated that she is concerned with how the sign proportions will be affected by limiting the signs surface area and not the height. She stated of the sign is going to be redesigned then she would like to review the materials board and color samples at the same time. She reiterated her hesitancy to limit the lighting until the Board and City are aware of those impacts on residential areas. She asked how critical the time is. Mr. Thomas stated that this sign is for Target and time is of the essence. He said the materials board and lighting can be brought back prior to the sign's actual construction. President Zuppan stated she has concerns with limiting the size of on-premise signs Vice President Burton stated that there is only one sign of this magnitude on site, that the sign's target audience is people driving in from the tube, and that the sign is actually proportional and appropriate for its context. He stated he is ok with the size of the sign. Board member Ezzy Aschraft inquired about the City's billboard ban. Mr. Thomas clarified that the signs under discussion are all on site and are not considered billboards. Motion carried, 4-2; AYES: Köster, Knox White, Burton, Henneberry; NOES: Zuppan, Ezzy Ashcraft 9-C. I-880/BroadwaylJackson Multimodal Transportation and Circulation Improvements for Alameda Point, Oakland Chinatown, Downtown Oakland and Jack London Square. Obaid Khan, Public Works Engineer, gave brief presentation. Board member Knox White asked how the traffic exiting the 880 North at Webster will get to Broadway and the traffic signals. Mr. Khan replied that drivers can make a right turn from the main street. He stated that the signal operations are still under discussion; however they would be separate traffic signals. President Zuppan asked what process was used to determine that the travel time from additional "jump lanes" minimal compared to the cost and therefore deemed not worthwhile. She asked how traffic in the Tube would be affected by the elimination of the right turn lane for drivers on Atlantic. Mr. Khan answered that a computer model was used to determine travel time. He stated that Public Works found in 2009 while working on the Transportation Element that the right turn lane is not critical. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked how many automobiles use the Broadway Exit, how traffic will be directed onto the surface streets, and what the realistic speeds will be. She expressed concern regarding the amount of traffic and the speed that the automobiles are Page 7 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2012-06-11.pdf |