pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 5 | The Planning Services Manager responded the General Plan Amendment addresses the policy in E-T 5; stated the policy requires that building heights be maintained between one and four stories; the Planning Board added the language : "consider taller buildings if at least 30% of the Encinal Terminals site is maintained for publicly accessible open space and/or on-site water features. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any buildings [in Alameda] are taller than four stories. The Planning Services Manager responded the Marina Village Apartments. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Northern Waterfront Committee was against having one large structure on the site; 30% or more might be open space because of the site's configuration and setbacks. The Planning Services Manager stated the current policy pushes the plan in the direction of having open space and consolidating the building program into a few buildings or one building with a single footprint; the question is whether the community is interested in more open space or having lower heights, which would result in a site plan with development spread over the site. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents ( In favor of the staff recommendations : Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Northside Association [submitted document ] ; Christopher Buckley, Alameda; Michael Krueger, Alameda; Don Peterson, Alameda; Nick Cabral, Alameda. Neutral Eric Scheuermann, Alameda; Richard W. Rutter, Alameda; Stuart Rickard, Northern Waterfront Action Committee. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Mayor Johnson stated the Planning Board's additional language is more specific than needed in a General Plan; suggested removing the Planning Board language ; stated the Encinal Terminals site reference has very specific language for a General Plan; Regular Meeting 5 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |