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PlanningBoard | 2014-01-27 | 2 | Director. Board member Köster asked for a briefing on the color palettes. He asked about the design meeting the Essential Service standard. Mr. Ford stated this the design is inline with state standards, and followed Title 24. Board member Tang asked about updated features compared to other fire stations in Alameda. Mr. Ford stated if continuing as the architect for the fire station they will add modern detail to the building. Board member Alvarez-Morron asked about the seismic retrofit for the EOC. Mr. Ford stated this particular site would be built to add 50% more retrofitting than the standard. Board member Zuppan asked about the design being able to accommodate 50 persons, but there are only 11 parking spaces. Mr. Ford stated the intent was up to 50 people in emergency situations. Fire Chief D'Orozi commented that the parking design was for the day-to-day staff for the fire station, and in the case of activating the EOC, all bets are off for parking. He stated the EOC will be encouraged for training. Board member Zuppan asked about the 100' communications tower. She asked about the trees being removed and minimizing bird injuries with hitting the reflections of windows. Mr. Ford stated they think the tower height would be around 50', like the police department, but until the design for the tower moves forward they won't know the actual size, but this will be an independent tower and not on the roof. He took the comment on tree impact to be incorporated into the design. Board member Köster asked about the neighbors directly touching the property and their comments. Mr. Alex Nguyen, Assistant City Manager, stated the outreach was doubled to 600' around the site. He and the Chief walked the neighborhood and handed out flyers. He asked if any owners were present at the meeting. He noted owners who attended the meeting and who spoke at this meeting had positive comments regarding having the building at this location. Mr. Thomas requested Mr. Ford provide a briefing on the trees being removed and trees being planted at the location. Mr. Ford provided detail on trees. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 27, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-01-27.pdf |