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Draft Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2014
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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014
1. CONVENE: 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Owens, Board Members Lynch, and Rauk.
Board member Vella absent.
3. MINUTES:
3-A. Draft Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2014
Board member Lynch motioned to approve the minutes as amended.
Board member Vella seconded.
Motioned passed, 3-0
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSIONS: None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
7-A. Certificate of Approval - PLN13-0357 - 1315 Mound Street - Joseph Xu for John Jiang - The applicant requests a Certificate of Approval for structural alterations to a Historical Buildings Study List structure that will result in the removal of more than 30% of its value. The primary work consists of raising the building 1'6" to create habitable space in the basement. The applicant also proposes reconfiguring the roof of a previous rear addition to create a uniform roofline. Restoration of the building's decorative elements will also take place as part of the project. The project is deemed categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Mr. Allen Tai, Secretary to the Board, gave a staff presentation. He explained the next steps after the Board makes a decision on the project.
Chair Owens opened the item to public speakers.
Mr. Mike VanDine, neighbor, expressed satisfaction over the owners revising the project design and reducing the size of the garage to a single-car garage.
Mr. Greg Wong, neighbor, noted there is still one discrepancy on the plans regarding the lower front elevation window and as specified in the window schedule. Chair Owens acknowledged the comment and noted that windows are subject to Title 24 energy code requirements.
Mr. Jerry Sneider, applauded the public process is allowing the neighbors to work together.
Board member Lynch applauded the owners and neighbors working together.
Vice Chair Rauk also expressed satisfaction over the collaboration between the owner and neighbors.
Board member Lynch motioned to approve and Vice Chair Rauk seconded the motion.
Approved 3-0.
7-B. Public Review Draft of the Alameda Point Waterfront Town Center Plan - No Action Will be Taken.
Mr. Tai summarized the item and the process. Public comments and comments from the Board will be forwarded to the Planning Board the following week.
The Board made the following comments:
· Infill development must respect the rhythm of the existing buildings. 50' tall buildings will overpower the existing hangars. Height is a major detractor that affects the rhythm of the hangars.
· The flight control tower needs to be incorporated and identified in the plan.
· The Board emphasized the importance of ensuring cohesiveness between new development and the existing context of open space and buildings.
· The Board asked questions about the open space question between the waterfront and preservation of the perceived magnitude of the large hangars.
· A 35' height limit between the hangars will make it difficult to experience the relationship of the existing buildings.
· The ferry terminal should be located at the NE corner of the seaplane lagoon to take advantage of being in the center of activity.
· The Board was pleased with the perimeter treatment around the seaplane lagoon.
· Overall, the plan did not appear to establish preservation of the existing historic fabric as a top priority.
8. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Board member Lynch distributed a copy of the quarterly Alameda Museum newsletter.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Tai gave a status update on the Historic Preservation Ordinance update. He anticipates having a Board discussion in the fall.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
11. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Rauk motioned to adjourn at approximately 7:49 p.m. Seconded by Board member Lynch. Approved 3-0.