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PlanningBoard | 2015-03-09 | 3 | Board Member Köster said that Walgreens is indeed convenient, but he thinks of the chain as a drugstore. He said he disagrees with the appellant's claim that alcohol sales would impair the revitalization of Park Street, and suggested that the Board could call the Use Permit for review in a year if there are vagrancy issues. He agreed with Board Member Knox White that it could potentially have a negative effect on surrounding businesses, but said that the small businesses could reinvent their business model. Board Member Tang asked Mr. Tai if any other stores in the area have a similar liquor license and operate later than 10 P.M. Mr. Tai responded that the appellant sells liquor after 10 P.M, and the Walgreens on South Shore is open for 24 hours. Board Member Tang asked if there are statistics regarding vagrancy at the Walgreens on Park Street. Mr. Tai said he talked to the Chief of Police, who said that the Police Department is not concerned about vagrancy at the Walgreens' store. Board Member Burton said that the over-saturation of alcohol sales on Park Street is not an issue. He said that he understands the concerns of small businesses, but said that Walgreens sells other products as well. He said he would support bringing the Use Permit back for review in six months. Vice President Alvarez said that she understood the feeling of big business competing against small business. She said that many other businesses, such as restaurants, are moving into the area and would apply for liquor licenses. President Henneberry clarified that the Board denied liquor licenses on Webster Street because they were at gas stations. He also argued that the vagrancy issue is a policing issue and that he was in favor of bringing the Use Permit back for review in six months. Board Member Burton motioned to uphold the Zoning Approval's decision, with the condition bring the Use Permit for review six months after the beginning of sales. Vice President Alvarez seconded the motion. The motion carried, 4-2 (Board Members Knox White and Köster voted against, Zuppan absent.) 7-B 2015-1402 Annual Reviews: 1) Alameda Landing Mixed Used Project Development Agreement and 2) Transportation Demand Management Program - Applicant: Catellus Alameda Development, LLC. The applicant requests a periodic review of two Development Agreements and a Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM) related to the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Residential Project and the Alameda Landing Mixed Use Commercial Project. Mr. Thomas gave the presentation. He said staff believed that Catellus and Tri-Pointe Homes have a made a good-faith effort to uphold their agreements. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 March 9, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-03-09.pdf |