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PlanningBoard | 2018-12-10 | 3 | Staff Member Thomas said the parking requirements would be in perpetuity and those conditions run with the land. Board Member Teague asked and received answer from staff regarding several technical questions regarding the 1989 development agreement. He asked if the site was larger or smaller than 5.5 acres in order to determine what the lot coverage and landscape requirements are. Staff said they would double check their math and confirm the size of the three combined parcels. Board Member Teague asked about an old condition requiring a "clearly defined boundary" between the public park and private property. Staff Member Thomas said that condition is from 1981 and in recent years City staff, BCDC staff, and past planning boards have gone in a different direction and have tried to extend the public open space into the private setbacks. President Sullivan asked about the operational implications of having the restaurant and cafe separate from the hotel building. Staff Member Thomas said legally subdividing the property to sell off the restaurant parcel in the future would be tricky because of the floor area ratio requirements. He said there is nothing in our requirements that prevents them from selling the operation itself and being separate from the hotel. President Sullivan asked where the 35' setback line is applied. Mr. Leach said the setback line would be on the first set of improvements on the site, in this case the pool fencing and patios. President Sullivan opened the public hearing. Brian Tremper, Freeport HOA, asked if Alameda really wants this type of massive, pre- fab, 24/7 hotel. He said the hotel will lead to increased crime. He said there is no traffic study for the neighborhoods. He said it is too tall and not consistent with the neighborhood. He said there has not been proper noticing of the neighbors. He said they recommend against approval of the hotel for this location at this time. Wendy Poulson said this is not the right project for this location. She said it is too big and not a good fit. Jennifer Drimmer, Exelixis, Inc., said they support the hotel which will help them meet their needs as tenants of the business park. Approved Minutes Page 3 of 8 December 10, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-12-10.pdf |