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PlanningBoard | 2019-09-09 | 2 | Mike Yakura, applicant, shared his background and experience with the Board. He said he wants to live and work in Alameda. He explained that the construction noise over the last year will not be indicative of what will come with regular operations. He said the patio will be limited in scope and added that the challenges of the nearby bar have nothing to do with their project. Board Member Hom asked how the garbage collection would be handled. Mr. Yakura said they would have cans serviced five days per week. He said they have lots of experience and know how to maintain a clean area that co-exists with nearby residents. President Curtis asked what the lease arrangement is for the patio space. Danny Sterling said they leased half of the patio for an extra charge which provides exclusive use. Board Member Saheba asked what the hours of operation would be for the restaurant. Mr. Sterling said the restaurant would operate from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and that the patio would be cleared at 9 p.m. Board Member Teague asked when the refuse would be picked up. Mr. Sterling said that ACI wants the bins at the curb by 3 a.m. and that they would therefore take the bins out at the end of each night. Board Member Ruiz asked for clarification about what hours the noise ordinance applies to the restaurant operations. Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager, explained that the restaurant use is permitted by right in the zoning, and that the trash operations would apply whether or not the use permit for the patio is approved. Board Member Cavanaugh asked if there were plans to use space heaters on the patio. Mr. Sterling said the patio use has always been seen as a bonus for the operation. He added that they anticipate it mostly being used during the daytime, but that heat lamps are a possibility in the future. President Curtis opened the public hearing. Mark Goodeill said the patio would be 11 feet from his building. He said the noise would be a problem for his tenants. He said landscaping and maintenance activities at his property would become a problem for the patrons using the restaurant patio. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 2 of 11 September 9, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-09-09.pdf |