pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 11 | east/west sidewalk. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there is a way to fix the Safeway loading dock; stated the design is improper the dock is the staging area for the on-line service. The Planning and Building Director responded staff can work with the developer on the issue; Code Enforcement staff may need to get involved. Councilmember deHaan stated Code Enforcement would not help the situation; the design needs to be different. Mr. Kyte stated lease provisions can be invoked Safeway is in breach of the lease; the loading area was designed for the on-line business with roll up doors and adequate room for pull out but is not being used correctly; the sidewalk would bes continuous when the Center is designed and Borders is pulled out to the same façade as Safeway; a small section for loading dock access would provide a better level of control. Councilmember deHaan stated Safeway has not changed any operation as of 4:00 p.m. today. Mr. Kyte stated the developer has the right to have Safeway cease the operation. Councilmember Matarrese stated the designs have matured; a number of comments have been worked into the current design of the buildings; he is concerned with the lack of organization to make sure commitments and conditions are met. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of designs for Building 300 and 500 and adoption of resolutions amending the condition on occupancy to require that the east/west sidewalk issue go back to the Planning Board for public hearing and deliberation to appropriately resolve the matter. Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Johnson inquired whether Eucalyptus trees could be taken off the illustrative site plan. Councilmember deHaan stated something is lost when design is taken out the processi he would not vote for approval. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Applicant stated the shopping center deign is pretty much set in stone; the tweaks that happen Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |