pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 11 | Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the motion was to exclude SOS Urethane Foam Roofing, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the matter would come back to Council if additional action was necessary, to which staff responded in the affirmative (05-243) Public Hearing to consider an Appeal of the Historical Advisory Board's approval of a Landscaping Plan for planting two Coast Live Oak trees on the vacant property at 301 Spruce Street. The submittal of a Landscaping Plan, as part of new development proposals, was required by the Historical Advisory Board as a condition for the removal of one Coast Live Oak tree in 2001; and adoption of related resolution. The site is located at 301 Spruce Street within the R-4 Neighborhood Residential Zoning District. Applicant Bill Wong for Hai Ky Lam. Appellant: Patrick Lynch and Jeanne Nader. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents (In Favor of Appeal) : Patrick Lynch, Appellant; Jeanne Nader, Appellant. Opponents (Opposed to Appeal) : Ivan Chiu, representing Applicant. There being no further speakers Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Following the Appellant's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired why there has been uncertainty about whether there was a Code violation. The Supervising Planner responded the Police were called when removal of the oak tree began; the officer was not aware Coast Live Oaks are protected; Planning staff was very clear that there was a violation when contacted about the tree. Mayor Johnson requested the Appellants to provide staff with a copy of a letter from former City Manager Jim Flint. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |