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CityCouncil | 2007-04-03 | 7 | Proponent (In favor of appeal) : Robert McGillis, Philip Banta Associates. Opponents : (Not in favor of appeal) : Joseph Woodward, Estuary Park Action Committee (EPAC) ; Dorothy Freeman, EPAC (provided comments) ; Virginia Dofflemyer, EPAC ; Rebecca Redfield, EPAC. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Vice Mayor Tam stated that 4.8 acres were rezoned for residential use; inquired whether the remaining 4. 6 acres would be part of the MU-5 Specified Mixed Use Area envisioned for the ten-acre Estuary Park along the northwestern waterfront. The Planning Services Manager responded the vision is for continuous shoreline access along the entire northern waterfront stated larger, active waterfront parks would be along the waterfront trail; the ten-acre Estuary Park is part of the 1991 General Plan; a portion [of the park] could be on the northern end of the site. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the Applicant was aware of the plans. The Planning Services Manager responded the Applicant was aware of the rezoning that occurred in December 2006; stated that he is not sure whether the Applicant was aware of the Estuary Park concept adopted as part of the 1991 General Plan. ouncilmember Matarrese stated that the project does not conform with the General Plan; the rezoning last fall was to implement the General Plan. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution to uphold the Planning Board's decision and deny the appeal. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember deHaan requested an update on the implementation of a Task Force to address the Estuary and Beltline Parks. The City Manager stated an update would be provided. Councilmember deHaan requested that funding options be provided also. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 3, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-04-03.pdf |