pages: CityCouncil/2005-12-06.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2005-12-06 | 11 | for delayed viewing i requested investigating how the process is done. (05-569) Councilmember deHaan stated concerns over parking spaces arose recently; at a Planning Board meeting, Development Services indicated an in depth parking analysis would be completed for the Park Street and Webster Street business areas; that he would like the study to address buyout of parking space requirements; $6500 is the current price; costs are closer to $20,000 per parking space; potential owners should not be discouraged from establishing retail and being able to buy out, however the study should review costs, including ways to handle costs and defer costs; $6500 is not a good price anymore; once a lot has been established, the area should not be used for infill at a later time; recently a parking area was bought out in order to allow construction; the policy should be reviewed in the parking study. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmember deHaan is suggesting the in lieu fee be raised. Councilmember deHaan responded the fee may need to be higher and might need to be able to be deferred as well; further stated if an established parking lot has been used to meet requirements, the owners should not be able to buy themselves out to establish retail at the site and put the burden back on the City. Mayor Johnson inquired where said case occurred, to which Councilmember deHaan responded the Knowles property. Mayor Johnson stated the issue should be reviewed in the larger context of parking structures for the downtown areas having half of every lot dedicated to parking is not the best downtown planning; parking in the downtown areas should be reviewed more strategically. money going towards parking structures could be emphasized, rather than requiring parking on every lot. (05-570) Mayor Johnson stated that the weather was great for the tree lighting. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Dancing Trees were great. Councilmember deHaan stated that the ice skating rink was well received. Mayor Johnson inquired when the lower lights are lit; suggested that the lights go on at dark. (05-571) Councilmember deHaan stated that the Master Plan was one Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 December 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-06.pdf |