pages: CityCouncil/2006-12-05.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2006-12-05 | 6 | The Supervising Planner stated moving the second-story addition closer to the property line might help; the shading study shows that moving the addition further away from the Appellant's house would reduce the impact; he understands that the Appellant does not mind the back side shading; the Appellant believes that relocating the master bedroom to the back of the house would open up the kitchen and dining area sunlight; the approach could be explored. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether a quick test could be done without doing a full-scale redesign; further inquired whether computer modeling could be done. The Supervising Planner responded computer modeling could be done; stated he would prefer that Council pose the question directly to the Appellant; computer modeling cannot be done quickly; Council would need to remand the matter back to the Planning Board for redesign. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Vice Mayor Gilmore regarding an allowed second-story addition in the neighborhood: stated other property owners enjoy the right to add a second story and the right cannot be denied to the Applicant; three conditions need to be met for design review approval; the current proposed design is not compatible with the adjacent and neighboring buildings; he would like to send the matter back to the Planning Board to consider redesign that models the Appellant's suggestion to set the addition back from the street in order to retain the one-story character of the neighborhood; the shade issue would be addressed. Mayor Johnson stated she would like to address the neighborhood's size and scale also; the neighborhood's size and scale would not be maintained by doubling the house size. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated she would like to hear from the Applicant; statements have been made regarding size, scale and shading issues; suggestions have been made to send the project back to the Planning Board to consider moving the second-story addition over to the existing wall of the house and setting the front of the second-story addition back. The Applicant stated that she does not have problems with making any changes; she has been working patiently with the neighbors for the last fifteen months. Mayor Johnson stated the project got off to a bad start for both sides; an internal error occurred on the City's side; she hopes that the neighbors can patch up the relationship. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 5, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-12-05.pdf |