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PlanningBoard | 2016-07-25 | 9 | Board Member Burton made a motion to approve the zoning text amendment and project design with conditions: adding the window shadow boxes on the entire building; adding a seven year option to the shared parking lease; exploring relocating the bike parking; bringing the Blanding Ave landscape plan back to the board for approval. Board Member Köster seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. The resolutions can be found at: https://alamedaca.gov/sites/default/files/document- files/department-files/Planning/2016 planning board resos july-september.pdf 7-D 2016-3167 PLN14-0517 - 712 Lincoln Avenue - Applicant: Simon Kwan for Kevin Lam. A public hearing to consider Design Review approval to allow the construction of an approximately 7,100 square foot two-story mixed-use commercial building on an approximately 20,000 square foot site located approximately 96 feet east of the southeast corner of Webster Street and Lincoln Avenue. The Proposed Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 In-fill Development. Staff Member Dong gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2782559&GUID=8C97D11C- 6AD7-4683-BFE7-F45F86A28ADA&FullText=1 Board Member Curtis asked if staff studied the parking around the area. He said parking is very limited in the area. President Knox White opened the public hearing. Thomas Comillie said the small building has historic significance from its time as a power station for the rail line and hopes it can be preserved in some way. Janet Galera said she was in favor of the project but is concerned about parking. Dick Rutter spoke about AAPS's desire to preserve and reuse the rail building. He said it could be used as an entryway for a setback building. Christopher Buckley, West Alameda Business Association, outlined suggestions he felt could improve the design. President Knox White closed the public hearing. Approved Minutes Page 9 of 11 Planning Board Meeting July 25, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-07-25.pdf |