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PlanningBoard | 2020-08-17 | 5 | Board Member Curtis asked about what was the purpose of the planning board on this project. Staff Member Tai answered that the board had to take action, they have to approve a development plan. He then explained what state law demands of a project like this. Director Thomas pointed out this is the city's first SB35 project and the thought process about how staff had presented it to the board. He went into detail about what the board's options were going forward. Board Member Hom wanted more information on the 80% lot coverage and what thought went into the design. Director Thomas pointed out locations in Alameda that were similar. President Teague thanked the staff and the Housing Authority for their presentations. He was disappointed that the applicant did not present directly their concessions that were granted by state law. It would have been much shorter and less frustrating. Board Member Rothenberg made a motion to approve the development plan and density bonus application to construct up to 586 residential units subject to the terms in the draft without exception and the tentative maps as well, Board Member Hom seconded. President Teague asked for a roll call vote and the motion passed 6-0. 7-B 2020-8213 PLN20-0160 - Use Permit and Design Review - 2416 Lincoln Ave - Applicant: Burch Greene on behalf of Alameda NUG Shop. Public Hearing to consider a Use Permit to allow the operation of a Cannabis Retail dispensary within the existing commercial building at 2416 Lincoln Avenue for the on-site sale of Cannabis and Cannabis Products. The project also includes various exterior alterations to the building that require Design Review. The project is located within the C-C-T (Community Commercial, Theatre Combining) Zoning District. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 - Existing Facilities and 15183 - Projects Consistent with General Plan and Zoning. David Sablan, Planner II, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4608423&GUID=EB3218F2- 023C-45DD-9A82-B046AA01D323&FullText=1. Dr. John Oram, President of NUG Inc., the applicant, gave a video presentation about NUG INC S business model and plans for Alameda NUG Shop. Vice President Saheba wanted clarification on where the outdoor lighting would be, he had not seen it on the plans. Burch Greene, the design engineer for the applicant, said there was no lighting design included in the application since none were requested at this time. He said that when they Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 5 of 13 August 17, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-08-17.pdf |