pages: CityCouncil/2005-07-19.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2005-07-19 | 8 | The Supervising Planner stated that she was not aware of staff disallowing aluminum sliding windows as long as the windows were an appropriate style for the house. Mayor Johnson stated that "appropriate style" is a very subjective term; muntins are prohibited; Council did not intend to have any prohibitions when the guidelines were approved. The Supervising Planner stated the guidelines include a one-year trial period to iron out the bugs. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council adopted the guidelines with the understanding that they would be reasonably applied; a Citywide prohibition would require that the matter be brought back to the Council. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the guidelines do not prohibit anything, but provide direction. Mayor Johnson stated that internal muntins between double-paned windows are prohibited Citywide; the Council did not have any expectation that there would be prohibitions in the guidelines. The Acting City Manager stated that internal muntins are addressed under a heading of what should be allowed; that staff has been given direction to review each case individually. Mayor Johnson stated that the City has a diverse housing type; there cannot be one rule that applies to every house. Councilmember Daysog stated that he was concerned with changing requirements for second story setbacks. noted there have been two or three issues regarding blockage of sunlight in the past two years; that he would like to have a separate vote on second story setback regulations if the matter is voted on tonight. The Supervising Planner inquired whether Councilmember Daysog was referring to the three-foot setback which allows going straight up or the additional two-foot setback required with an existing five- foot setback. Councilmember Daysog responded that he was referring to remaining with the status quo in all instances; a process can be followed to receive an exception. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether an existing roof pitch could be replicated. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-07-19.pdf |