pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-19 | 7 | The Supervising Planner responded San Leandro's ordinance language was used; additional research was done on how Albany, South San Francisco, and San Carlos administer exception ordinances. ouncilmember deHaan inquired whether said cities were satisfied with the outcome. The Supervising Planner responded no problems have occurred with San Leandro's implementation. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Kathy Moehring, West Alameda Business Association (WABA) , stated one of WABA's goals is to encourage new and existing businesses to flourish; WABA is in support of the proposed ordinance. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the present ordinance. The Supervising Planner responded the present ordinance does not have a parking exception provision. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there could be a change for restaurants. The Supervising Planner responded possibly; stated a change in hours of operation would not qualify for an exception because there would not be a long-term change to the structure. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there was tiering and whether only offices would be affected. The Supervising Planner responded some restaurants could request an exception if a large cooking area took up a lot of space. In response to Councilmember deHaan's statement regarding a study, the Supervising Planner stated a study needs to be approved by the Public Works Director. Councilmember deHaan stated other cities must have set up some type of standards inquired whether playbooks were used. The Supervising Planner responded in the negative; stated review is made on a case-by-case basis. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 September 19, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf |