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PlanningBoard | 2015-03-23 | 4 | Mr. Thomas gave the presentation. He introduced Mr. Kevin Connelly, head of WETA, who, in turn, introduced Mr. Boris Dramoff, architect, to speak about the design of the building. Mr. Dramoff gave a presentation. Board Member Tang asked about the potential hazardous materials at the tank storage site. Mr. Dramoff said that the tanks would be double-lined, and there would be diesel fuel at the site. Board Member Köster praised the team's plans. He asked how many vessels would be moored at the site. Mr. Connelly explained that WETA currently owns 8 ships, and has other ships currently being used and stored elsewhere. Board Member Köster asked about potential expansion of the site. Mr. Connelly clarified potential expansion plans. Board Member Köster asked about bicycle parking at the site. Mr. Dramoff said that there will be bicycle parking both inside and outside of the building. Board Member Burton asked Mr. Thomas to elaborate on the parking and TDM for the site. Mr. Thomas explained that there is no on site-parking but the City will lease space for up to 75 parking spaces to WETA within 1500 feet of the building. A portion of the agency's rent to the City will go to fund other services at Alameda Point. Board Member Burton asked how use of the parking spaces would be agreed upon. Mr. Thomas said that, since the proposed hours of operations are so unusual, it may be impractical to run transit at these times. Mr. Dramoff explained that the proposed hours of operations are not unusual in the maritime industry. The Board opened public comment. Ms. Leslie Cameron, on behalf of her husband and her business partners, said she serves on the Alameda Chamber of Commerce. She said she was very excited for the project. She said that the design of the plans would be good for all sides, and urged approval. Mr. Jim Strehlew said that the proposed plan is great for jobs. The Board closed public comment. Board Comments: Board Member Zuppan said that she was not particularly encouraged by the design of the building, and would defer to her fellow Board Members with the appropriate expertise. She noted the importance of having the WETA facility in Alameda. She said that the parking issue was a big deal for her, and, in the event of an emergency, there might not be enough parking for all of the people who would most need it. She said she struggles with closing part of the waterfront, and asked if there are other solutions in order to make it more Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 March 23, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-03-23.pdf |