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18563 | Design Committee's concerns. She believed this project was needed on Webster Street in order to establish a viable commercial district. Mr. Thomas Keenan, 617 Pacific, spoke in opposition to this project, and displayed several photos of the site. He believed that there were several unresolved hazardous materials occurrences on the site that had not been remediated or placed on the public record. He noted that with respect to Item 2, the fire station along Webster Street on the south side had a red curb adjacent to that location, and if cars were to park in that area, there would not be sufficient space for the fire trucks to exit. He noted that several months before, Alameda Party and Play, located across the street, had been approved with no additional required parking because it was an existing building. He believed that when that building is occupied, the parking problems would increase on the street. He noted that the closest unmetered parking space was 260 feet west on Pacific Avenue on the opposite side of the street. He added that there would be no space for the additional trash receptacles or Dumpsters that would be required. Ms. Beverly Miranda, 630 Pacific, spoke in opposition to this project. She noted that she supported progress, and would like to see this project work out; however, she was concerned about workers from the nearby businesses parking in front of her and her neighbors' houses. She noted that several times, people had parked in her driveway because there was no parking available. She would like to see this part of Alameda improved with the proposed design, but not without sufficient parking. Mr. Derek Pavlik, WABA Design Committee, 2875 Glascock Street, spoke in support of this project. He noted that Mr. Koka had invited their input throughout the process in the four years since he had been on the committee; he noted that he was the most willing design collaborator he had worked with. Ms. Tricia Collins-Levi, 634 Eagle Avenue, spoke in support of this project. She believed this kind of project would move Webster Street in the right direction; she understood the parking issues, and hoped the issue of the fees would be worked out. She noted that the applicant had worked very hard on this project, and believed it would have a positive effect on the neighborhood. Ms. Jackie Keenan, 617 Pacific, believed that the site still needed to be remediated from its use as a gas station. She noted that there was existing parking on Webster, and that there was no place for additional parking. She noted that additional parking on Pacific could not conflict with the red curb next to the fire station. She noted that it was a constant problem trying to discourage people from parking in their driveways. She noted that on several occasions, she had not received notices from the City with respect to this project. Mr. Sam Koka, applicant, 802 Pacific Avenue, described the proposed project and noted that he had worked closely with the Webster Street Design Committee. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Page 4 of 15 |