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PlanningBoard | 2018-03-26 | 6 | Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, said the gateway site is important. He suggested some material and design element changes that would improve the Streamline Moderne design. Greg Beren, adjacent property owner, said he has concerns about a four story building looming over his yard. He said he has parking concerns. He said the hotel will exacerbate traffic issues getting on and off the island. President Mitchell closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague said he was underwhelmed by the architecture and the different colors. He said the access to the parking off of Clement will be a problem because traffic backs up on Clement. He said he would like to see how other hotels' shuttles are performing at reducing the parking load. He said he would look at reducing the compact parking spaces first. Board Member Köster said he welcomes more hotels in Alameda. He said as guests arrive to the rear of the hotel in the parking area the entrance to the hotel needs to be stronger. He suggested more appropriate Streamline Moderne elements. He said the parapet seems oversized. He suggested doing more to serve the public on the ground floor. Board Member Cavanaugh said that reducing the parking for a hotel with a shuttle seems doable. Board Member Curtis said there is no place for any overflow parking. Board Member Sullivan said parking is her big issue. She said the location does not lend itself to anything but getting around by car. She said there are too many colors and she does not like the brown. President Mitchell said there are a lot of improvements that need to be made to the design. He said he is a little cautious after seeing the Hawthorne Suites hotel not turn out as well as the original design seemed. He said that if he is going to give a parking variance it would be for a different type of use like residential. Board Member Burton said the entrance on Clement is the right location, but we have to get the flow right. He said the parking study, comparison with the other hotels in Alameda, and a detailed market study of who the customers will be are going to be required to make an educated decision on the parking waiver. He said there has not been any progress with the design since he last saw the project over two years ago. He echoed Board Member Kosters comments about improving the ground floor treatments. He said the horizontal elements must be strengthened to accomplish the Streamline Moderne look. He said horizontal muntins on the windows would be good. He said there is no reason to have planters protruding into the public right of way. He said the back of the building needs to Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 March 26, 2018 | PlanningBoard/2018-03-26.pdf |