pages: PlanningBoard/2021-07-26.pdf, 8
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2021-07-26 | 8 | Board Member Curtis said he had looked up what the decimals ratings were for a vacuum cleaner and it was 65-80 tops. However, 85 caused irreparable damage to hearing. He discussed how this could still cause an inconvenience to the neighbors. President Teague opened public comments and reminded everyone not to make any derogatory comments against staff, staff's actions, or any other people involved in this item. Tara Pilbrow addressed the future and vision plan for this event space. She discussed other similar things in Alameda and why they hadn't worked and why this was so unique because it was successful. Even with that success, they knew this was not the future of this type of programming and their ambition was to find a suitable place at The Point. For sound, she said that average decimal readings at the edge of the site were 65-74 and never more than 80 at the stage limit. Tina Blaine, Executive Director of Rhythmix Cultural Works, discussed the work they had done with West End Arts District and WABA to provide free events at this site. She added that all of this elevated Alameda as a whole to have these high-profile art events happening. She had worked with neighbors on many occasions, saying that sometimes no matter what you do people just don't like music. She felt that everyone involved had worked extremely hard to keep the sound down and did not want to upset any of the neighbors. Melissa Milam discussed a list of concerts that Linda Asbury had sent out on May 28th, there were 14 concerts scheduled and 12 had already been done which left 2 events. The new schedule still had 15 concerts, when they found out people were upset and had complained they added more events. If this was a vacuum she would not be complaining, this was more than that. She said she loved music and went to concerts at appropriate places. She said she could not escape the music and the neighbors had to hear the music whether they liked it or not. Constance Garcia, the owner of the Menagerie Oddities Market and manager of the West End Mercantile, pointed out that this space was not just being used for the Tlny Town Concert Series and asked that the board consider it in its entirety. She ticketed her events to make it easier to track people coming and going, and you could find free tickets on Eventbrite. She also discussed her future plans which were to help the West End Arts District find a permanent location. Stacy Marino, who lived on the far end of 600 Taylor on the lot, said she supported the Healing Garden but was against approving extending the permit for events until the end of the year. She said if this was all about the community then why didn't they allow local bands to play for free instead of the ones that charge artist's fees. She also believed that neighbors shouldn't have to plan their days around events that were scheduled, which seemed unacceptable for nearby families. She pointed out there was smoking in the lot Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 8 of 21 July 26, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-07-26.pdf |