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PlanningBoard | 2014-10-27 | 2 | been updated for 30 years, and he wants to do it before the 50-year anniversary of the business. Mr. Irman Turanovic, the applicant, has worked with Albert for two years. He thinks that being closed on the weekends and holidays is a roadblock to financial success because that is the easiest time for customers to get their smog service. Planning Board closed public comment. Mr. Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager, noted that the corner-landscaping planter is irrigated. Neighbors are focused on irrigating the new added landscaped troughs. The Board discussed with staff landscape irrigation, driveway visibility, and managing the parking on the site so that cars are not left on neighborhood streets. President Burton summarized four conditions of approval to include: 1) The addition of drip irrigation for the galvanized planters; 2) Removal of the requirement for painted arrows in the parking area; 3) removing the planter and the trellis to avoid the visibility issue on the adjacent driveway; and 4) no parking of customer vehicles on the street. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni motioned to approve the Design Review with four conditions. Vice President Henneberry seconded. Motion carries 5-0. 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Item 7-A. Design Review Application for a 9,252 Square Foot Fire Station #3 Building, located on a 25,085 Square Foot site at 1625 Buena Vista Avenue. Mr. Andrew Thomas, City Planner, made a presentation, and invited Mr. Christopher Ford, architect, to continue the presentation. President Burton wanted to know about potential for solar on the building. Mr. Ford replied that the roof could be used for solar, way above the tree line, and can be used to give as much space as possible. Mr. Barry Reska, assistant General Manager at Alameda Municipal Power reported that they were in the process of making the community solar program. He wants to evaluate the specific site. Planning Board opened public comment. Ms. Irma Maria-Nolan, neighbor, lives across the street, and thinks the project is a great improvement, but she is concerned that she didn't see how building looks on Grand St. Mr. Jay Ingram, neighbor, asked if the police station is an EOC, how many EOCs does Alameda have and need. Mr. Thomas replied that this will be the new EOC, and the current one will be shut down Approved Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 October 27, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-10-27.pdf |