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PlanningBoard | 2013-06-24 | 5 | would bring a lot of traffic in the tunnels that would impact her neighborhood. This doesn't feel like the right direction for Alameda. Jerry Serventi, WABA Design Committee, commented on the excitement of the development. He asked that landscaping be the first sight from the tube and it should say 'this is Alameda'. President Burton closed the meeting to public comment. Board member Knox White commented that this plan has been in the works for 18 months and without being rushed the board should take the time it needs to approve a good design. He further commented on the jaywalking issues and feels the lack of pedestrian and bike traffic coming onto the site is inadequate. He commented on guidelines in the General Plan and worries they are not making it into the project plans. There haven't been real talks with CalTrans on what can happen in planning. He asked if there was a need for the entire 7 lanes on Stargell and Webster. He stated it doesn't seem it be reasonable this will be back in two weeks. He expressed concerns that the transportation study staff report doesn't address pedestrians and thinks the City and applicant have more work to do. He does not support beer and wine at the gas station. Vice President Henneberry stated this is the City of Alameda, not the city of Target or city of In-and-Out Burger and the signage should reflect this. He asked staff if the Safeway at Southshore is 24-hour, and he agrees this site should not sell alcohol. He asked for public safety to address comments on fast food, banks and late night hours leading to crime. Sgt. Ron Simmons, APD Traffic Division, responded by saying whenever there is something new it draws more people to the area and leads to more crime due to the fact there are more people. He cannot comment on a preference for one business over another. Vice President Henneberry asked about the hours for the operation of the In-and-Out Burger use permit. He asked for the hours of operation for Jack-in-the-Box on Webster. Mr. Kennedy stated hours of operation being open at 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. This is their standard. Board member Tang asked if late night hours could be compared to other times as far as sales. Board member Alvarez-Morroni asked about crime at In-and-Out Burger sites. She further asked about moving it to the Mariner Square Loop side of the development instead. She asked about the signage issues and is the company opened to a different look. Mr. Kennedy stated they hire security if incidents arise. He stated they are always willing to work with the developers to look at different areas in the site plan. Where it is currently has a larger drive-thru lane. He commented that older stores with older signage are being Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 24, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-06-24.pdf |