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74 | Ms. Shank mentioned that they are aware of the zero setbacks and retail space on ground floor. Board member Zuppan stated that there are many proposals for shipping container buildings are for temporary uses and asked if this is a permanent use. Mr. Sengul stated that the project is being built as permanent. Board member Zuppan asked if heating, cooling, and insulation are possible. Ms. Shank stated to make it structurally sound it will need to be engineered for a full foundation to minimize cuts into existing walls, but the project will comply with all building and safety codes. Board member's Knox-White, Köster, and Alvarez had no questions. The Board opened public comment. Rich Krinks, Harbor Realty, stated he has been in business for 26 years and gets a lot of calls for small spaces adding the site is difficult to develop. He thinks Marcel has come up with a great idea for the site. Ken Carvalho, resident, stated he thinks it is a neat project for the corner, and mentioned that Webster Street was not looking for another gas station but that was approved for the gateway. This project would improve the Park Street gateway. Arthur Mercado reiterated that the project has staff support. Donna Layburn, President of Downtown Business Association stated that she has been anticipating the project and is pleased the board likes the project. She mentioned that the lot size doesn't lend itself to a large architectural approach and feels that the project creates an attractive statement to the gateway, meets market needs, and aligns with warehouse and maritime history making a statement about the history of Alameda. Karen Bey, resident, stated that she is really excited to see a project like this on Park Street feeling it will attract hipsters like other districts in the Bay Area, for example Temescel Alley and Hayes Valley. Tina Blaine, resident lives block away near Rythmix Cultural Center and is excited about the revitalization the project represents. She stated that the area is difficult to revitalize due to past industrial uses and it is an opportunity to beautify the space. She believes this project harkens to Alameda history and will improve an ugly corner. The project be a wonderful addition as people come over the bridge. The Board closed public comment. Page 2 of 7 Approved Minutes July 27, 2015 Planning Board Meeting |