pages: CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2005-09-06 | 8 | employed. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded that he was not sure; stated that the floor area ratio falls within the lot coverage requirements. Councilmember Daysog inquired what was the maximum lot coverage. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded 40%; stated the lot is deceiving because of the area behind the neighbor's garage. Mayor Johnson stated the portion that goes around the corner is not visible; the house would be very large on the lot; inquired whether a fine could be imposed instead of the five-year penalty. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded there would be increased fees based on the valuation of the construction, for work without permit, and for investigation. Mayor Johnson stated other people should not be allowed to deconstruct and reconstruct until the ordinance is revised. The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that the staff is erring on the cautious side and referring people to the HAB. Councilmember Daysog stated the lot would be roughly 9,450 square feet if the dog run was not included, which would be a .37% floor area ratio; housing should be viewed in terms of adjacent homes as well as appropriate lot size; the home fits the lot size; there is not a monstrous home affect. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the direction has been given to refer people to the HAB, to which the Acting Planning and Building Director responded that people are being referred to the HAB if demolition appears to be close to 30%. Councilmember Matarrese stated that 30% could be a calculation based on the structure of the building and not necessarily in context with the intent of the ordinance; there should be some discretion applied or guidance adopted allowing 25% or 30% demolition to the front of a building and roofline would not meet the real intent of the ordinance; inquired whether there is any refinement on the plan check level that ties back to the issue of design review. The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that he makes the 30% determination during design review; that he always gives more weight to the removal of exterior walls, particularly front walls, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 September 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf |