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CityCouncil | 2005-07-19 | 12 | Haskett sells his business to someone else, they might not like the types of movies the next operator shows. Mr. Clark stated the issues being raised are valid; there should not be concern over the type of movies showing, other than adult movies the use would be revoked if anything caused a public nuisance, such as being too loud. Mayor Johnson stated that she would not want a theater in her neighborhood; that she has concerns with imposing the regulation on the sixteen other C-1 zoning areas and is not convinced that the zoning could not be changed for just the one area. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated the permit runs with the land; basing a decision on a particular owner is a bad policy; her decision will be based on the merit of the use, not the owner. Councilmember deHaan requested staff to address whether the use could be limited to just one area. The City Attorney stated the Mayor prefers to deal with the one case, rather than Citywide; after analyzing the law carefully and understanding said preference, she has to take responsibility for the legal opinion that the issue must be dealt with Citywide. Mayor Johnson inquired why two or three [C-1] districts in more commercial areas could not be made a different zone; stated there are C-1 zones in the Park Street and Webster Street areas adjacent to more commercial areas; some C-1 zones are in very residential areas; inquired why a few C-1 zones could not be called something different and boutique theaters could be allowed in said areas, without changing the existing geographic boundaries. The Supervising Planner stated staff tried to create criteria for the C-1 districts; finding a solution is very difficult because the areas are so diverse; the amount of traffic was reviewed all districts have adjacent residential areas. Mayor Johnson inquired why three districts in more commercial areas could not be renamed and boutique theaters could be allowed in said areas; stated the geographic area of the zoning district would not be changed; only the name would be changed and boutique theaters could be permitted. The Supervising Planner stated if Council could direct which districts and why, staff could review the matter; staff was having difficulty with determining why [the reason for selecting said districts]. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 July 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-07-19.pdf |