pages: CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 8 | Councilmember Daysog stated that it appears that acceptance of the Community Center design green lights thee project and that structural issues would be dealt with administratively Mayor Johnson inquired whether structural findings could be brought back. The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated an off agenda report would be provided. Councilmember Daysog inquired what is the tenant status, to which the Acting City Manager responded there are four tenants remaining on leases or have approval from the property owners to stay for two or three months. Mr. Hartney stated that there is a 60-day timeframe for the Permit Streamlining Act; that the deadline was in February the Planning Board requested another study session and an extension, which was granted; stated that three tenants would be remaining as of tomorrow at noon; noted that the remaining tenants are under long- term leases. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the cosmetic work would trigger a requirement to upgrade the electrical or plumbing, to which the Supervising Planner responded that she would provide Council information on the matter. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Community Center was considered an amenity to the project and whether the City has any way of regulating the size or square footage of a building that can be deemed a Community Center. The Supervising Planner responded that there is no regulation; stated that the Fifteen Group wanted to provide an opportunity for some amenities but the building would not be a sufficient size to hold tenant meetings. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the prior use of two units as office space was an expansion of use and whether there is an issue with Measure A, to which the Supervising Planner responded that staff would provide Council information on the matter. Mr. Hartney stated that the plans show that the building was permitted for 615 units; noted that it is not a change of use if the owner chooses to take two units off the market to use for its own purpose, and then put the units back on the market. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether there would still be 615 units Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |