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PlanningBoard | 2020-08-17 | 7 | Board Member Hom asked about what parking demands their facility would generate. Dr. Oram talked about their Sacramento and San Leandro facilities and what the parking demands are generally like. He believed that the parking availability proposed for the Alameda location would serve their purposes. President Teague wanted to know why one tree was not required for the number of parking spaces. Staff Member Sablan said this was a requirement and it can be added to the list of conditions. President Teague wanted to know what they will do to prevent people from smoking in the bathroom. Dr. Oram said that they, of course, will have smoke detectors throughout the building but mainly it will be employees' presence on the store floor. President Teague asked about their statement "not being allowed to smoke in the neighborhood" and what neighborhood meant to them and how they planned to enforce that. Dr. Oram said security guards will monitor the area around the building. President Teague asked about the rear and right elevations. Mr. Greene said they did not provide rear or right elevation. He informed the board that the right elevation will have 3 windows that are being infilled, they are along a narrow alley and not very visible for public view. Also, the rear elevation has a garage being knocked down and a new wall will be visible and there are no windows on that wall. President Teague opened the public comments. Madlen Saddik, President and CEO of Alameda's Chamber of Commerce, said that NUG Inc was one of their members and they were very impressed by the business model of Alameda Nug Shop. She was also impressed by the level of investment in the community the applicant was making and urged the board to approve this use permit. Cathay Weber, Director of Downtown Business Association, wanted to express her support of Alameda Nug Shop and is excited for the business they will bring to downtown Alameda. Barbara Mooney, the owner of Daisy's, seconded Board Member Curtis's thoughts on the hours. She also talked about all the good things Alameda Nug Shop was bringing to Alameda and urged the board to approve. Linda (Tik) Thurston, Alameda Meals on Wheels, wanted to urge the board to approve the use permit for Alameda Nug Shop. Alameda Wheels on Meals will be the primary recipient of Alameda Nug Shop's community benefit fund, they are anticipating the donation to be Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 7 of 13 August 17, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-08-17.pdf |