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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1913 Sherman St. Finally Becomes A Part Of The Neighborhood

By Erica Madison

After a month of discussions between the city and the property owners, 1913 Sherman Street will finally become rezoned as a two-family residence district.
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Planning Board Changes Notice Procedure to Cut Costs

By Erica Madison

Financial constraints are forcing the Alameda City Planning Board to change its notification process.

At a Planning Board meeting on Monday Aug., 24 2009, planning managers Andrew Thomas and Jon Biggs presented a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code’s section 30-36.4. The purpose of amending this section is to cut the expenses of the planning staff.
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Alameda Planning Board Future Agenda Items

From the information packet for the Monday, October 27, City of Alameda Planning Board meeting.
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