pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-05 | 13 | simple and is massive. Mayor Johnson stated Design Review is not being considered; that she agrees with the HAB that the alterations as proposed would adversely affect the historic significance of the dwellings; the compromises reached are not enough to maintain the historic character of the buildings review of the historic nature should not be limited to the front. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would support sending the matter back to see if the HAB can work out a solution to meet the goal of maintaining the historic integrity as much as possible. Councilmember Daysog stated a decision could be made on design issues that the HAB reviewed; the main issue is the Golden Mean; the Golden Mean is based on nature, such as trees and seashells; digging down might satisfy the ratio on paper, but he is worried and would like the HAB to review the matter further. Mayor Johnson stated size is an issue and relates to historic character. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she has concerns with size, massing, and the width of the driveway; however, the structures meet the zoning regulations; the zoning regulations need to be changed or an overlay needs to be added that applies to Victorians and historic structures if Council does not like the way the project looks; the project should not be penalized because Council does not like the way it looks; sides of Victorian structures tend to be plain; the structure is old and has not been cared for someone is willing to "rehab" the structures; being strict on every project might keep people from attempting to fix historic structures; questioned whether allowing historic structures to decay is better; stated someone has to pay for the project; three of the four outstanding issues have been resolved; the walkway is not under the HAB's purview; that she supports overturning the HAB's decision and would provide direction to staff to negotiate with the architect and receive input from AAPS on the front walkway. Mayor Johnson stated that the City has additional authority because demolition of a historic structure is being requested; the proposal is to almost triple the size of three adjacent structures concurred with Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion to send the matter back to the HAB; stated relative size to the neighborhood should be considered. Councilmember deHaan stated that he concurs with Mayor Johnson; the projects on Pacific and San Jose Avenues are disproportionate and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 September 5, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf |