pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 8 | lanes; he knows nothing about installing a second public restroom as discussed in 2003; the gas station was a controversial item in 2003; many supporters submitted a petition; there is a requirement to find a site for a gas station; Safeway has submitted an application for the current US Bank site; the City just released a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the matter would be heard in the next couple of months. Councilmember Gilmore inquired what about the development phases for Buildings 300, 400 and 500. The Planner III responded Building 300 is in a different phase than Buildings 400 and 500; stated Building 300 was specifically approved in 2003; Buildings 400 and 500 are in unapproved phases. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether any conditions tied to the approval of the buildings' design have not been met, to which the Planner III responded not specifically. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether any conditions have not been met generally, to the Planner III responded he is not aware of any. Councilmember Gilmore inquired about the east/west walkway. The Planner III responded the east/west walkway is to be constructed within a certain phase; the City accepted the Applicant's alternative; the Applicant feels that they have complied with the condition; an enforceable condition could exist if the Planning Board determines the administrative approval was an in error; the sidewalk is being reviewed. Councilmember deHaan stated not too many projects move forward without looking at the entire project; anchor tenants were identified in past projects; he is concerned with talking about overall project elements while making incremental approvals; the project has been done in good taste and is a great project; questioned when the project would be reviewed as a whole. Mayor Johnson stated the big issue is the east/west sidewalk; the Applicant should not be punished because the former Acting Planning Director administratively altered the condition; a lot of work is still to be done at the Towne Center the Shoreline and Otis Drive waterfront parcels are not within the area owned by Harsch Investments; the Planning Board and community were distressed that the Towne Center had a fifteen-year improvement plan back in 2003 it was unfortunate that there were only five Planning Board members present at the November meeting and a different five in December ; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |