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PlanningBoard | 2020-03-09 | 3 | proposed building is approximately 72 feet in height at its tallest point and approximately 110,844 square feet in size. The applicant is requesting a reduction in required parking pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Section 30-7.12. The project is located within the M-2, General Industrial (Manufacturing) Zoning District. The proposed building is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332 - Infill Development and 15183 - Projects Consistent with General Plan or Zoning David Sablan, Planner, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4343995&GUID=080CB279- C8B4-4ADE-BE69-5E65C9A141DO&FullText=1. Margo Connolly, applicant, gave a presentation. Board Member Teague asked about the large green sign being lit at night, and whether the hours could be limited. Staff Member Thomas said that the Board could condition the approval on lighting the sign during certain hours or have the sign lower on the building. Board Member Hom said he appreciates the change in the line of the wall. He said he still has concerns and asked if trees could be added in the setbacks to further soften the impact on the streetscape. Board Member Saheba said adding street trees would help with the pedestrian scale and screening of the building. He also suggested blurring the lines between the City property and project site with landscaping. He pointed out that the glazing at the corner would have depth and the spandrel glass flanking it would not look the same. President Curtis opened the public hearing. Wayne Shin said he lives nearby and plans to be the first tenants of the storage facility because where they rent now is filthy. Madeline Sadik, Chamber of Commerce, expressed support for the project. President Curtis closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague said there should be more landscaping, including street trees. He expressed concern about having a green glowing sign and suggested having it backlit. He said employees should have EZ Passes. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 9, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-03-09.pdf |