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PlanningBoard | 2013-07-22 | 5 | Diane Lichtenstein, resident, stated it is hard to approve the landscape design if buildings are not approved. She is in favor of the project. Alan Pryor, resident, stated the project is exciting and is in favor of In-n-Out Burger stating it is small area and feels the uses fit. Kristen Jones, stated being a new resident and feels the entry from tube needs more charm. There are a lot of fast food on Webster already. Ms. Helen Souse, stated the entrance to the remnant parcel needs to be a little more attractive. The traffic concerns can be addressed by a community workshop. Regarding the security perhaps a camera system connected to APD would work. The uses would create needed jobs and she appreciates the Board hearing the comments. Mr. Bruce Knopf, would like to echo Nick Capral's comments. He feels it is time for the West End to be supported. When the Theater was being built there were a lot of naysayer's and that area is thriving now. He would like to see the gas station approved, and values more late night restaurants being available. Ms. Kerry , stated concerns with crime. She is worried about housing prices being affected. She would like to see a holistic financial analysis done. Ms. Karen Bey, stated the highest and best use of this gateway site is not an In-n-Out Burger. There should be a story of the City entering the city. She commented there should be more meetings regarding this parcel. Mr. Mario Marioni, commented in favor of In-n-Out Burger. He stated his business has been focused on bringing retail to the west end. He stated when there is something new coming to town, there is always opposition. Mr. Jerry Cerventi, spoke in support in the project. He would like for Safeway to come back with a better gas station plan. This project will bring people into Alameda. The signage should be better. President Burton closed the meeting to public comment. Board member Köster thanked Catellus for their work, and appreciated all the public comments. He had concerns with traffic and safety on Stargell and entrances, He liked the signage changes, and the corner could be better, lettering could be smaller, more balanced with the College sign. The drive thru for Chase he could go either way, extended hours for the gas station he is in favor. The drive thru at In-n-Out Burger he wanted comment from the business staff. Mr. Ken Kennedy, In-Out Burger has three of 283 without drive thru. They don't build without drive thru. 50% goes through the drive thru. He explained the details of what is Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 12 July 22, 2013 | PlanningBoard/2013-07-22.pdf |