pages: CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2005-09-06 | 12 | requested to consider re-design; noted the Appellant has already pulled permits and has vested the construction. Mayor Johnson stated people would question why the project was approved in ten years. Councilmember Daysog stated that he understands Mayor Johnson's concern with the size, but that the footprint is appropriate for the parcel. Mayor Johnson stated lot coverage cannot be dealt with in a vacuum; the rest of the neighborhood needs to be addressed. requested that staff inquire whether the Appellant would be willing to look at the design review issue. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she sympathizes with Mayor Johnson's concern about the size of the house; Alameda property owners have certain rights if the structure fits within the box of the zoning code; zoning for every other property in the City would be changed unless the zoning code is changed. Mayor Johnson stated that the issue should be re-examined; lot coverage is not an entitlement there is a design review standard for neighborhood compatibility. Councilmember deHaan stated that the house would be architecturally the same if cut back by 800 to 1,000 square feet. Councilmember Daysog inquired what the neighbors thought about the project. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded that there was a ten-day notice and no comments were received. Mayor Johnson inquired who received the notice, to which the Acting Planning and Building Director responded the property owners. Mayor Johnson stated renters would not be informed about the project. The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that the neighborhood is predominately owner occupied; County records indicate that 15 of the 21 buildings are owner occupied; 6 of the buildings are rental. Mayor Johnson requested staff to address the possibility of redesign with the Appellant. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 September 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf |