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CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 3 | certain materials should not be prohibited as technology and materials progress; the focus should be on the design and appearance criteria, not the material. The Supervising Planner stated that a new fiberglass window has been manufactured which is superior to the wood clad windows in many ways; the guidelines are intended to be a living document and can be amended; staff is recommending adoption of the guidelines for a year. Vice Mayor Gilmore thanked staff and the community for the time, energy, and effort given to the guidelines stated that the guideline pictures are useful for understanding what is and is not permitted. The Supervising Planner thanked AAPS for all of their input. Mayor Johnson stated that staff was working on the guidelines when she was on the Planning Board years ago; stated a voice vote, rather than ordinance, is a good process. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*05-116) - Recommendation to authorize the Mayor, City Manager and/or Designee to send letters opposing the proposed suspension of mandated cost reimbursements. Accepted. (*05-117) Resolution No. 13822, "Upholding the Planning Board's Decision to Readopt ZA04-0002 to the Webster Street Design Guidelines, Known Henceforth as the Webster Street Design Manual. " Adopted. Councilmember deHaan commended the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) for taking the lead; urged the Park Street Business Association (PSBA) to adopt a similar guideline. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (05-118) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Planning Board's denial of Major Design Review DR04-0082 and Variance V04- 0014 to permit the conversion of an existing detached garage to be used as a dwelling unit. The site is located at 1608 Santa Clara Avenue within the R-4, Neighborhood Residential District. Applicant/Appellant Michele and Frank Mulligan; and (05-118A) - Resolution No. 13823, "Upholding the Planning Board's denial of Major Design Review DR04-0082 and Variance V04-0014 to Regular Meeting 3 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |