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Draft Meeting Minutes - June 5, 2014
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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014
1. CONVENE: 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Owens, Vice Chair Rauk, Board Members Lynch and Vella.
3. MINUTES: None
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSIONS: None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Chair Owens reported several letters had been received including from the Randal family, AAPS, and Mr. Ingram.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
7-A. Public Hearing to Consider a Request for a Certificate of Approval at 1501 Buena Vista Avenue - PLN14-0059 - The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Approval to restore and modify the Del Monte Warehouse Historic Monument.
Mr. Andrew Thomas, City Planner, made an introduction and reported this item being before this board for the third time.
Mr. Mike O'Hara, Tim Lewis Communities, reported in attendance was Mr. Jim Meeks along with other team members. He made a presentation with changes and updates.
Mr. William Duncanson, reported on some of the architectural features that will be changed, and an overview. Mr. Christopher VerPlanck summarized the project design and applicable Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
Chair Owens asked for the sample color and materials box be circulated. Mr. VerPlanck described the materials and products to be used.
Speakers:
Mr. Doug deHaan, spoke to when the Alameda Theater had gone through changes with the architects. He asked for the best design be looked at for this building, and questioned if the proposed height is best for this building.
Mr. Christopher Buckley, AAPS, spoke on the letter provided and the Secretary of Interior Standards comments from Mr. VerPlanck. He addressed a contradiction in the aesthetics. He commented on reducing the height, perhaps by adding a pitched roof. He spoke on colors to be reviewed, and asked for a mock...
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