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PlanningBoard | 2012-12-10 | 2 | 6-A Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions. 6-B Revised Draft Prioritized Transportation Project Lists Board member Knox White motioned to approve the Consent Calendar. Board member Henneberry seconded the motion. Approved 6-0; no abstentions 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 7-A. Police Memorial Project - Design Review application to construct a new public space for two freestanding bust sculptures, a flagpole, and a viewing area with seating, to be located on public property at 1555 Oak Street, in front of the Police Station facing Oak Street, and requiring the removal of three trees from the property. Mike Noonan, Chief of Police, gave a description of the proposed memorial project in memory of two police officers who were killed in the line of duty. Deward Burton Gresham was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 11, 1942 and Robert James Davey, Jr. was killed during the service of a search warrant on March 3, 1983. He stated the proposed project is designed to provide both a memorial to Alameda's fallen police officers and a new public gathering space in the Civic Center. The memorial will be constructed in front of the police station, in the area facing Oak Street, which is currently landscaped with three trees that will be removed and replaced with Bay Friendly Landscaping. The existing three street trees will remain. The project is funded primarily by private donations. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked if wheelchair access would be provided. Mr. Thomas stated it would, coming from the parking lot side of the site. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she had heard from a resident that trees were being removed. Chief Noonan stated that the trees are not in great health and the area would be better served with the Bay Friendly Landscaping in the area. President Zuppan opened the public comment period. Jon Spangler, resident, voiced concerns about the tree removal and the up lighting at the site. President Zuppan closed the public comment period. Board member Henneberry stated that the City needs a memorial of this kind. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 11 December 10, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-12-10.pdf |