pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 4 | addressed comments submitted by former Councilmember Barbara Kerr and Chris Buckley. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she read former Councilmember Kerr's letter differently [than the Planning Services Manager] ; she did not get the impression that former Councilmember Kerr is saying that Work/Live should be prohibited; the concern is that there would be no way to go back and require more parking if an applicant received a Use Permit for Work/Live and decided to change the use to one that needed more parking. The Planning Services Manager stated former Councilmember Kerr is referring to the former Clamp Swing building the Use Permit originally came to the Planning Board for seven Work/Live units in the entire building; the Use Permit was approved; one of the Work/Live units was removed and used for a permitted use; the Zoning Ordinance has a Rolling Ten rule regarding parking; parking requirements do not have to be met for a permitted use in a building over ten years old; the Conditional Use Permit process is used to override the Rolling Ten rule. Councilmember Gilmore stated that part of the Work/Live rationale was to make it easier for property owners to rehabilitate historical buildings rather than tear down the buildings. The Planning Services Manager stated parking issues can be addressed with the Work/Live Use Permit; Council could consider reserving the right to re-open a Use Permit to address parking if the permitted use changes. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she likes the idea [of re- opening a Use Permit] the issue should be brought back for Council discussion. Mayor Johnson questioned whether the ordinance establishing the Rolling Ten rule should be reviewed; stated parking for permitted uses is not addressed. The Planning Services Manager responded both ordinances could be reviewed. Councilmember deHaan stated that the Planning Board had reservations about the four-story height limit; inquired how height limits are represented in the General Plan. Regular Meeting 4 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |