pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-05 | 15 | Mayor Johnson stated that she did not notice a provision that requires restoration of trim detail. The Supervising Planner stated a condition requires the project be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Director. Mayor Johnson stated trim might help; hopefully something else can be done to the side of the buildings. Councilmember Matarrese clarified the intent of the motion is to have the HAB come up with a solution and not send the matter back to Council; requested staff to convey that the HAB should work with the architect and owner to come up with a solution and address the issues of: mass relative to the historic proportions of the buildings and visual appearance from the street to ensure the buildings are rehabilitated to look like Victorians, not something else. Mayor Johnson stated size is important to her; duplexes, with each unit bigger than many homes in Alameda, are not needed. Ms. Fitzgerald noted the average house size on Mastic Court is 850 square feet. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Council would be pleased with something short of complete restoration if the matter were sent back to the HAB. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not expect complete restoration and does not mind some increase in size. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he wants something to work; the buildings are not attractive, are deteriorating and need to be upgraded in a timely manner requested the matter be placed on the next HAB Meeting agenda. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to see how the Golden Mean could be met without the grading option; all alternatives should be exercised; the grading option might work without handicap access. The Planning and Building Director stated staff would work with the architect and AAPS; since the buildings are not on the historic list, the HAB review is only whether the building can be altered, not all the details of restoration. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 September 5, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf |