pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-19 | 6 | building, to which the Supervising Planner responded the use runs with the land. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether a new building owner would get the previous owner's reduced parking if the use would be different, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired what would happen if a ground floor office was replaced by a retail store with more foot traffic. The Supervising Planner responded ground floor office is not allowed in the Community Commercial (CC) District. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired about parking in lieu fees. The Supervising Planner stated that parking in lieu fees are triggered when a building or use cannot meet the parking standards ; a fee is paid to assist the City with payment for off-street parking or a parking structure; parking waivers can be requested; parking in lieu requests are considered by the Planning Board. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the parking in lieu fees has a range or a set amount per parking space. The Supervising Planner responded the parking in lieu fees are based on the assessed value times 250 square feet. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired what a parking study would cost, to which the Supervising Planner responded she did not think a parking study would cost as much as the cost of parking. Councilmember deHaan stated parking in lieu fees are approximately $6,000 and are predicated on the property use; a lot of retail tenants do not stay very long. The City Attorney stated the ordinance specifies that control would be for the use as well as the structure. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a use permit continues unless the use is discontinued for a year; further inquired whether the permit could run with the use of the land. The City Attorney responded the permit does not run with the land; a new parking exception would be needed if there are structure and use alterations. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the ordinance language was patterned after other cities. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 September 19, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf |