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Draft Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2018
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018
1. CONVENE
President Mitchell convened the meeting at 7:01pm
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Curtis led the flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Mitchell, Board Members Burton, Cavanaugh, Curtis, Sullivan, Teague.
Absent: None
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
*None*
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
*None*
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A 2018-5560
PLN16-0314 - Design Review - Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal. Applicant: City of Alameda. Public Hearing to consider Design Review approval pursuant to AMC Section 30-37 for new ferry terminal improvements located at the Seaplane Lagoon in the NAS Alameda historic district. The environmental effects of the proposed project were considered and disclosed in the Seaplane Lagoon Addendum to the Alameda Point Environmental Impact Report. No further environmental review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act
Board Member Teague asked to pull item 6-A from the consent calendar.
*proceeded after item 6-B*
Board Member Teague said he pulled the item because of the Historical Advisory Board comments and his own design questions regarding the lighting and additional information shared with the board.
Staff Member Tai gave a report on the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3494068&GUID=55BFBC80-CCBF-4B86-9E0E-7DEDA8F16413&FullText=1
Board Member Curtis asked if the glass wall met the code requirements.
Staff Member Tai said the code requirement is for 42 inches and the glass wall is designed to 60 inches.
Board Member Curtis said that raising the wall would be an unnecessary cost increase and suggested the board override that suggestion by the HAB.
Board Member Teague asked if the removal of the handrail for aesthetic reasons would create an accessibility issue.
Kent Royal, project architect, s...
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