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PlanningBoard | 2013-07-22 | 4 | Vice President Henneberry seconded the motion. Motion carried, 7-0 Nancy O'Malley, resident, asked the Board to focus on the future, and asked for them to reconsider rerouting the traffic, and there is no extra space on Stargell for another lane. She spoke about public safety. City of Oakland is number one in robbery stats. David Steele, resident, asked the Board to deny the use permit for the In-N-Out Burger drive-thru. Valerie Villaraza-Steele, provided a petition of over 500 signatures. She asked the Board to consider the comments attached, and requested the approval of the drive-thru be postponed. Charles Hum supported and recommended approval of the agenda item. Doug Biggs, Executive Director of Alameda Point Collaborative, supported the conditional use permits. He commented on the positive aspects of the plan, along with Alameda Point being one of five poorest census tracts in the entire Bay Area. This retail opportunity will benefit the community greatly. Daniel Hoy, West Alameda Business Association (WABA), appreciated being part of meetings, but feels this isn't the best use of the site. He suggested design review to continue. Kari Thompson, President of the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, supports the project stating that it is a needed project, and encouraged the community to embrace the permit process. Joyce Linney, resident, stated her main concern is traffic issues stating that there are limits accessing the island and it will get very congested. She also mentioned that her husband was hit by a car in a pedestrian walkway on 5th Street recently. Eleanor Alperton, resident, thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak. She likes the Chase updates, and hopes that Safeway will be better. She stated concern that landscaping walls can be a graffiti target. She stated concerns with signage. Nick Cabral, resident, stated he is excited about the project, thanked the Board for their work. He commented that every time a project is proposed Oakland is mentioned. He stated In-n-Out Burger is being patronized in Oakland by Alameda youth. He commented it is time the West End is due for a big project like this. Virginia Jang, resident, stated she is excited for the development in the West End. She stated Alameda is a perfect place to retire, it is safe here. She commented this development being close to Cardinal Point, a senior community and traffic is a concern, especially with emergency vehicles. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 12 July 22, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-07-22.pdf |