Alameda Planning Board Dismisses Residents Claims of Permit Violations
By Erica Madison
On December 15, 2009 the Alameda Planning Board ignored eye witness testimony and granted four big chain stores use permits.
Alameda Planning Board Approves St. Joseph Amendment Despite Citizens Concerns
By Erica Madison
“I am not anti-education”, said Nancy Pyle, at Monday night’s Planning Board meeting. Pyle, who lives in the St. Joseph neighborhood, was in opposition to the continuation of the St. Joseph master plan.
Alameda Store Permits Postponed Again
By Erica Madison
For the last two weeks, 5 Alameda stores have requested extended operating ours. The permit request was extended once again.
Alameda’s Planning Board Members are Recused from Monday Night meeting
By Erica Madison
On Nov. 23, 2009, Planning Board members Cook and Cunningham, recused themselves from a two hour long meeting.
Alameda’s Planning Board says Kohl’s Advertised Illegal Extensions
By Erica Madison
Since October 12, 2009, Kohl’s has been asking Alameda’s Planning Board for an extended operating hours use permit. Unfortunately, Kohl’s illegal advertisements have made the Planning Board wary.
Rehabbing Alameda’s Carnegie Library May Cost More Than Alameda Can Afford
By Erica Madison
In light of the confusion on the direction of the Civic Center, City Planning Manager Andrew Thomas presented City Council with three options for rehabbing the Carnegie building on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
After Almost Two Decades, Alameda’s Civic Center Still Lacks Focus
By Erica Madison
Before attempting to turn Alameda’s vacant Carnegie Library into a cash cow, City Planning Manager Andrew Thomas revealed on Tuesday October 20, 2009, that City Council members needed to determine the purpose of the Civic Center first.
A New Novelty Store May Send Alameda Down the Path of Becoming Oakland
By Erica Madison-Youman
On Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, Park street Alameda business owners, protested the inclusion of a convenience/novelty store at a Planning Board meeting.
A Deeper Look At The Planning Board’s Notification Amendments Part 2
By Erica Madison
The Planning Board’s Staff wants to make the notification process easier, by doing away with notifications.
A Deeper Look At The Planning Board’s Notification Amendments
By Erica Madison
Planning Board’s Design Review staff has put forth an amendment that not only may cut costs, but also decreases citizen’s rights to access notifications.
