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CityCouncil | 2006-09-19 | 14 | Zoning Ordinance No. 1277, N.S. for that Property Located at 500 Maitland Drive. " Finally passed. David Kirwin, Alameda, stated the Chuck Corica Golf Course chain link fence was moved back to make room for moving Maitland Drive; the RV Storage was a harsh way to think about a neighborhood. Councilmember deHaan stated he was not present when the decision o sell the property was made; five acres of the gun range were contaminated and the best use was an RV Storage area; the property was sold for $1 million; the green portion and roadway were sold for approximately $45,000. 1.2 acres was given away for $45,000 and should remain open space. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would vote against rezoning for reasons relating to consistencies regarding RV issues on Webster Street. Mayor Johnson stated the facility is a requirement that the City placed on the developer in the 1970's. The Planner III stated the developer was required to set aside 3 acres for future expansion of the RV Storage facility when triggered by market demand. Councilmember Matarrese stated he would support the proposed ordinance as long as appropriate screening is required to provide a green shield to soften the commercial property and as long as the requirement is binding; the City has benefited and should do something for the neighborhood. The Planner III stated the Planning Board included the landscape requirement; the final development plan and design review have a condition that specific landscaping requirements would screen the RV's; clarified that the gateway into Harbor Bay would not be disturbed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether an additional review could be added to make sure that the specific landscape requirement happens. The City Attorney responded the additional review would not be included in a zoning ordinance typically; stated the requested condition is already a condition of the project. The Planner III read the following portion of the condition "The developer shall submit a final landscaping plan. Perimeter landscaping shall be consistent with existing landscaping already Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 September 19, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf |