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PlanningBoard | 2019-07-22 | 8 | what is happening. He asked that the approval be postponed until after the appeal and until the plans accurately reflect what is expected. Madlen Saddik said this will be a great hotel which Alameda needs. She said the Chamber of Commerce supports the project. Pat Lamborn said she supports what Brian and Ed have said. She asked the Board not to approve the project until the plans reflect the changes. She said the changes regarding the landscape screening are very important. She said the community does not like the solid grey structure. She said the project is over-parked. She said the plants do not reflect the community input. She asked for a delay. Dave Ross thanked the Board for all the work they do. He said there is no such thing as perfect. He said waiting costs money. He said the neighbors signed disclosures when they purchased their homes that say they lived next to a business park. He asked the Board to approve the project. Robert Leach, applicant, said he respects the residents who oppose the project. He said this will be the nicest hotel in Alameda. He said they have not asked for variances and have complied with every requirement there is and have tried to listen and accommodate as many changes as possible. He said they have a qualified landscape planner and a union labor agreement in place for construction and operations. He said the neighbors liked the blue color, but that they believe the tone on tone design will keep the hotel from becoming dated. President Curtis closed the public hearing. President Curtis said the project complies with the zoning requirements, BCDC, and every regulatory issue there is. He said they can only focus on the design and landscaping. Board Member Teague asked if there is a problem with the Board taking action tonight while the appeal is pending. Staff Attorney Chen said the appeal does not affect the Board's action tonight. Board Member Teague said he is in favor of the project. He said he slightly favors the non- blue color option, and would not oppose the brick if that is what the neighbors want. He said the floorplan is up to the developer to decide and not part of the Board's decision making process. He asked that the condition reflect that evergreen plants be used when part of a light barrier. Board Member Rothenberg said she supports the project. She asked that the drawings be updated and conform to the design changes reflected in the staff report. She said the applicant needs to verify that the changes are reflected in the final drawings. She Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 8 of 11 July 22, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-07-22.pdf |