9.2 18-1897 Subject: 10-10th St ("Kaiser Auditorium") Appeal
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt One Of The Following Options;
1) A Resolution Upholding The Planning Commission's Approval And Denying The Appeal By A Coalition Led By Ayodele Nzinga Of 1) A Major Conditional Use Permit For The Reuse, Rehabilitation, And Alternatives Of The Oakland "Kaiser Auditorium"; 2) Regular Design Review For Building Alterations, And 3) Adoption Of Related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings For The Proposed Project Located At 10-10th Street, Oakland CA (Project Case No. PLN17101); Or
I strongly urge you to uphold the community-led appeal and to reject the Orton Development proposal which does not serve the community or the citizens of Oakland. With the resurgence of Oakland and the active institutional investment interest the city is experiencing, we deserve an equitable and innovative development partner with a sincere understanding of responsible development. The opportunity is now to set a high bar for the disposition of public assets.I urge you to re-think how we utilize existing public assets for public good, and avoid the millions of dollars transferred out of our community.
I strongly urge you to uphold the community-led appeal and to reject the Orton Development proposal which does not serve the community or the citizens of Oakland. With the resurgence of Oakland and the active institutional investment interest the city is experiencing, we deserve an equitable and innovative development partner with a sincere understanding of responsible development. The opportunity is now to set a high bar for the disposition of public assets.I urge you to re-think how we utilize existing public assets for public good, and avoid the millions of dollars transferred out of our community.