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CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 3 | (05-144A) Resolution No. 13826, "Upholding the Planning Board's Recommendation to Approve Rezoning R04-002, Variance V04-018, Use Permit UP04-013 - and Major Design Review, DR04-101, for Construction of a Veterinary Clinic, with an amendment to include that the Applicant has a dog walking policy and that kenneling is limited to clients. Adopted. The Supervising Planner provided a brief presentation on the project. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents (In favor of appeal) : John Barni, Jr., Appellant (provided diagram) ; Monica Pena, Alameda; Heather Beales, Alameda; and Joe Meylor, Alameda. Opponents (Not in favor of appeal) : Lawrence Henderson, Alameda; Susan Corlett, Alameda: Helen Mohr Thomas, Alameda; Diane Schaffer, Oakland; Cathy Wydner, Applicant; Steve Busse, Park Centre Animal Hospital Geni Manchester; Mary Applegate, Applicant; Nancy Matthews, Alameda (submitted letter) ; and Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Public Works Department reviewed the current site plan and verified that the plan met vehicle standards for safety and setbacks. The Supervising Planner responded that there are hundreds of instances where buildings are up to the edge of the sidewalk in the commercial districts; stated that she would assume there were no restrictions since the Public Works Department reviewed the plan and did not raise the issue. The Acting City Manager stated that the Engineering Department would have commented if the site distance were a problem. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the commercial area was willing to have dogs walk in the area, to which Mr. Ratto, PSBA, responded absolutely. Councilmember deHaan stated dog walking in neighborhoods has always been a problem; that he feels more comfortable with the concessions [made by Applicant regarding dog walking] that have been made tonight ; that he is very satisfied with the architectural design Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |