pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 6 | language could be changed to require maintaining building heights between one and four stories unless allowed by the zoning. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how many feet is four stories, to which the Planning Services Manager responded forty to fifty feet. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Del Monte building is the defining feature of the Northern Waterfront; the Encinal Terminals area would have substantial open space; a trade-off is not needed because of the Tidelands Trust and Bay Conservation and Development Commission requirements. Mayor Johnson stated that she was going up and down the Estuary on the Coast Guard Cutter tonight people are unaware of the inaccessibility of the area; she cannot wait until the waterfront is opened to the public; the General Plan should move forward; adjustments can be made later. Councilmember Gilmore stated developers should be put on notice as to what the community considers to be a general height limit. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the matter would be addressed in the zoning ordinance. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the policy could be amended to remove the added Planning Board language; the policy should be moved to be placed at the beginning of the policies relating to the entire area, rather than under Encinal Terminals. Mayor Johnson inquired how high are the Wind River buildings, to which the Planning Services Manager responded four stories. Mayor Johnson stated the amendment should address height in feet, not stories; four stories is ambiguous. The Planning Services Manager stated the idea would be to move the policy to the general policy section and to state that heights would be limited to the specific height in feet comparable to the Wind River buildings. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Mayor Johnson regarding the need for the amendment to move forward; stated parking and Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |