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PlanningBoard | 2015-02-23 | 4 | lead to a building on the space. She said the project nevertheless is not ready for approval. She expressed concern about the lack of detail on the proposed plans. She said that without more detail on the project, it would be hard for her to vote for approval. Board Member Zuppan recalled that other hotels in the area had to have a reciprocal parking arrangement before Board approval, and wanted approval of this hotel to have these same conditions. She suggested that a crosswalk, as suggested by Board Member Tang, was a great idea, and expressed concern for the architect's absence. The suggestion of story poles, as suggested by Mayor Spencer, was a good one. She also expressed concern with the design of the hotel. Board Member Burton said he was also in favor of a hotel in the site, but he also expressed concern about the lack of detail in the presented plan. He said there are concerns about parking on the site. He was glad to hear that the applicant was considering additional parking spaces on another parcel, but wanted to know more precisely where these spaces would be located. He also wanted to know where bike parking would be located and wanted to be sure that the free bikes would be accommodated on the site. Board Member Burton expressed concern on parts of the design for the building, and particularly objected to the size of the proposed signage on the building. Board Member Tang echoed Board Member Burton's comments on the signage. He proposed lowering the signage to the second or third floor of the building, instead of having it at its current location at the top floor. He said that the majority of people who would stay at the hotel will be business travelers, and wanted to know about the effectiveness of the proposed shuttle to Downtown Alameda. He also was concerned about issues about the proposed stacked parking structure, and asked if the applicants had an alternative parking plan. He said that the proposed setbacks of the structure were too narrow and could pose a hazard to bicyclists. Board Member Knox White said that the area is almost unbuildable because of the development agreements sealed in the 1980s. He said he agreed with the other Board Members, especially with Board Member Zuppan. Board Member Knox White said that the building would be isolated from other buildings in the business park, and said that the public should expect a better-looking building than what was currently being proposed. He said that there are no ways for hotel guests to access the waterfront other than from the front entrance, and questioned if the number of parking spaces on the site is truly appropriate for the site. He wanted to see more access to the waterfront. Vice President Alvarez expressed disappointment that the architect could not be at the meeting tonight. She suggested that there were issues with the proposed parking, and agreed with Board Member Zuppan's comments about the need for a reciprocal parking agreement. She expressed concerns with the design of the building, and said that airport noise could negatively impact enjoyment of the proposed outdoor balconies. She also worried about the suggestion of story poles to the building. Vice President Alvarez also stated that any approval of alcohol sales at the site should be regulated. President Henneberry called for a brief break. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 February 23, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-02-23.pdf |