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PlanningBoard | 2018-03-26 | 5 | Board Member Burton suggested that the document could come back on the consent calendar. Board Member Burton made a motion to direct staff to incorporate the board's comments and bring the item back on the consent calendar. Board Member Köster seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 7-D 2018-5360 PLN17-0538 - 1825 Park Street - Applicant: Ganesha LLC. A Planning Board Design Review study session to consider a four-story, 96-room Holiday Inn Express hotel at the southwest corner of Park Street and Clement Avenue. The project is located within the NP-G North Park Street Gateway zoning district. No final action or decision will be taken. Staff Member Barrera gave a presentation The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3378568&GUID=2D43FBA8- 4C-4A01-96AD-1D43D23181AO&FullText=1 Board Member Sullivan asked if, given the large chunk of Park St. that the project would take up, there would be any public serving businesses on the ground floor. Staff Member Barrera said there would not be any kind of retail, but that the lobby and great room area facilities would be accessible to the public. Board Member Köster asked if there was anything prohibiting a parking structure as part of a podium or wrapped structure. Staff Member Tai said that there is nothing prohibiting it, but that it is not part of the proposal. President Mitchell asked what the signage requirements are. Staff Member Barrera said that they would have to come back with the signage permit application and meet the appropriate guidelines. Board Member Cavanaugh asked if bringing the parapet height down was considered. Staff Member Barrera said there is some wiggle room, but that the design is within the height limit allowed for the site. President Mitchell opened the public hearing. Vita McConnell said she supports the project because of the business it brings to Alameda. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 March 26, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-03-26.pdf |