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PlanningBoard | 2018-12-10 | 4 | Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce, said he would welcome this project in his neighborhood. He said Alameda is going to face a budget crunch in coming years and we need every project like this that we can get. Roger Alexander read a statement on behalf of Greenway Golf. He said the hotel will help them meet the golf course's needs and goals of hosting professional golf tournaments in the future. Adrienne Chaix said she welcomes the project because we need a quality hotel in the area and more dining options. Adam Elsesser, Penumbra, said the hotel would be a positive addition for the business park. Mark Cachia-Riedl, Bay Colony HOA, said the nature of the site will result in essentially a six story hotel. He said this location within the business park is unique when compared to other open parcels in the business park. He said Residence Inn is not a very nice hotel. He said the tax revenue from this hotel is overstated because it will cannabilize the revenue from other hotels in Alameda. Carole Robie said she supports the project because of the quality hotel and revenue that will be generated for the city. Kari Thompson said she supports the project. She said there is a lot of demand for more hotel space. Blair Skellie said she is opposed to this project because it is too large and will impact property values. She said it will add traffic and noise to their neighborhood. Cathy Leong said the project is too large. She said it will increase traffic and hurt property values. She said this is not what was anticipated for the site. She raised soil and seismic concerns. She said there has not been adequate traffic studies. Sanford Marshall said Alameda has a lot to offer for his clients, but not quality lodging options. He said this will help round out Alameda's offerings in the hospitality world. Mike Leach read a letter of support from the Bay Area Council. Jeni Marr said she is in favor of the project for many reasons. She said the applicant cares about the well being of this community because it is his hometown. Jay Harris, environmental attorney for the applicant, said that the applicant and City have absolutely met all of the CEQA requirements. Approved Minutes Page 4 of 8 December 10, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-12-10.pdf |