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PlanningBoard | 2013-06-24 | 4 | businesses on Webster Street will be impacted, and believes there will be public safety issues with 24-hour businesses. David Steele, resident, stated he commutes through the tubes in and off island and feels this development will congest the tubes significantly. Valerie Villaraza-Steele, resident, asked the board to oppose the In-and-Out Burger, stating the west end already have too many fast food restaruant and is opposed at seeing the sign first thing out of the tube. She stated there is a safety issue with businesses opened 24 hours. She is concerned with her neighborhood being impacted. James Ridgeway, resident, reiterated the comments before him, he is concerned with crime rates and traffic issues. Pedestrian draw will be a factor to the area. He feels the proposal is being short sided. Jeanette Jackson, President COA, expressed concerns about the project. She has been meeting with Catellus and staff. The concerns have been traffic, safety and congestion. COA is planning a $30mil renovation, and they serve about 7,000 students. Pat Ashley, resident, opposes the project, especially the In-and-Out Burger. She suggested more thought to the future development of the west end. She would guess that many residents of Bayport would object to the lighting. She further expressed concern about the landscape, beer and wine sales, and 24-hour services. Eleanor Alperton, resident, is opposed to the In-and-Out Burger, moved to Alameda less than a year ago and is tired of picking up trash from people using their neighborhood as a trash can. She expressed concern about the tent city under the freeway in Oakland worried that they will come to the 24-hour services just through the tube. Sarah Ezra, resident, expressed concerns with In-and-Out Burger and safety issues. There have been some front doors broken in at Bayport and the west end needs help. She urges something more high quality, and has concerns with security. Daniel Hoy, WABA, thanked Catellus and staff with being involved in meetings. He stated the WABA board members are concerned with the use permits. Helen Souse commented on proposed uses for the remnant parcel and the idea of the entrance is offensive. We really need to think about driving by this area for the next 50 years, it should be unique, creative and friendly. Christopher Buckley, representing WABA, stated he would like to see more detail in the landscaping, especially in the trees. He commented on the In-and-Out building being a low profile, and the signage and awnings he asked for clarification on what the materials are. Carrie Huie, resident, commented on recent crime in the Bayport area and that In-and-Out Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 24, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-06-24.pdf |