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PlanningBoard | 2019-01-28 | 3 | Janet Magleby, Downtown Alameda Business Association, said they support the project and that it would be a good amenity for the area. Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce, said this project will be a big improvement for the gateway district. He said TOT tax will go a long way towards addressing our long term budget issues. Alex Bretow said his family never has a place they want to stay on the island until now. He said this hotel would be a major benefit for the island. Alicia Shu said that this hotel can help business grow in Alameda. Steve Busse, DABA, said he rents out a cottage regularly and more than half the time they do not have a vehicle when they stay at his property. Bill Phua said he is happy to see this project coming. Brooke Abbasi said she supports the project. Donna Layburn said it is exciting that this project is finally coming to their downtown. She said when they host people they have to stay in Jack London Square. She said our downtown needs to be a destination. Sam Patel said he brings clients to Alameda often and this hotel would be the perfect place to house them. Leonard Goode who owns the property said this is an opportunity to do something great for the gateway and leave a good legacy for Alameda. Greg Barron said this project is not the best use or design for the location. He said there is no parking in the area and this will make that problem worse. He said the project would look directly into his backyard. Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce, said she supports the project. Ty Hudson, UNITE HERE, said he opposes the project. He said the parking study is not satisfactory. He said this is one of the few housing opportunity sites in Alameda and create only low wage jobs. John Frangoulis said the positives of this project far outweigh the negatives. He said it will provide customers to all the businesses in the area. Joe LoParo said we need to improve the north of Lincoln area. He said the hotel parking lots are never full anymore. He said he strongly supports the project. Approve Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 January 28, 2019 Planning Board | PlanningBoard/2019-01-28.pdf |