pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf, 9
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2006-09-05 | 9 | The Planner III stated the existing self-storage and RV storage facility is proposing expansion; most of the land is zoned Commercial Manufacturing Planned Development like the rest of the business park; however, the over one acre area was never rezoned ; the Planning Board approved all entitlements and recommends approval of the rezoning. Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the entire amount of the addition, to which the Planner III responded five acres. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the gun range used to be located on the site, to which the Planner III responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the site is clean. The Planner III responded there was discussion of lead radiation; he could review the record. Councilmember deHaan stated the area is a gateway furthering the use of a storage yard does not improve eye appeal; he is concerned about contamination. The Planner III stated paving over lead in the dirt would contain contamination Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Planning Board addressed the matter; to which the Planner III responded the Planning Board did not discuss lead contamination, but did discuss the area as a gateway, landscaping requirements, adjacent landscaping and paths. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the property was transferred as open space with the assumption it would remain open space. Mayor Johnson responded the assumption was not that the property would remain open space; the tradeoff was that a small, not very useful open space parcel would be exchanged for $1 million that would be designated to buy open space or support more useable open space projects; the intent was always to allow commercial use. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated some of the proceeds went towards the purchase of land adjacent to Towata Park. Mayor Johnson stated the money was a proposed local match for an Estuary Park grant that the City did not receive; the City is now considering using the money to purchase the Beltline. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 5, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf |