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PlanningBoard | 2021-05-10 | 6 | Act, or they define the subset for the Study List such as the ones that were N rated for historic preservation. On page 65 which discussed solar panels in new development, he felt that solar panels shouldn't just be encouraged for new development but also existing structures. Then on page 66 that discussed water, he felt they should be doing more for water preservation such as using greywater not just for new but for existing buildings. Make it so they could use the water they had as efficiently as possible. He brought up a topic that Chair Soules had talked about, equity in transportation, and how it needed to be addressed more. He felt that this was an amazing document and thanked everyone for their comments. Director Thomas thanked everyone and that this conversation had set them up nicely for the next workshop. He said everything President Teague said made sense to him and felt right. He then explained why they had added the Planning Code information in the General Plan, he did however understand President Teague's thoughts and agreed 100%. He thanked everyone for their comments and said that the next workshop would be with the Historic Advisory Board on June 15th. 7-B 2021-906 Mixed-Use Commercial Districts and COVID-19 Commercial Streets Program. The Planning Board and Transportation Commission will consider public comments, receive updates from City staff, and discuss the role and management of mixed-use commercial districts, transit corridors, and transit-oriented development in Alameda. The purpose of the discussion is for information sharing and provide an opportunity for public comments and suggestions. Director Thomas gave a background on this issue and why it was added to the agenda. The attachments and public comments can be found at ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4928215&GUID=4144A61E DFD5-42A3-9D17-C3ECA32E3A4B. President Teague opened public comments. Brett Bye discussed the problems with the Clubhouse Bar including many abrasive conversations and encounters that had spanned the last ten years. He said the goal was not to close the bar but the clientele, which included people wearing gang colors was not something they wanted in the neighborhood. He also addressed that it was a well-known bar that they do not cut off patrons, he even accused the previous owner of drinking himself to death in the bar. There had also been issues of DUIs and cyclists afraid to ride by because they might get hit. Cari Lee Donovan described her own awful experiences of living next to the Clubhouse Bar that included people staring at her as she enjoyed in her yard and verbal harassment. She said she and her neighbors (that included children) could not get away from the noise, cursing, and drunken bar fights. As a Social Worker who worked from home the Clubhouse Bar was making her work impossible. She had video proof of people urinating on the shared fence, sexual harassment, and people looking over the fence. She said she could not live like this anymore and begged the board to take away their Use Permit. Kyle Montez, a resident on Alameda Ave and was representing his entire building, wanted to address the closure of his street or a parklet. He described stolen packages, people Approved PB & TC Joint Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 11 May 10, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-05-10.pdf |