pages: CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2007-08-21 | 11 | operation would be an expansion of use. Councilmember deHaan stated that auto repair is a different use. Councilmember Gilmore stated that restrictions were enacted [or put in place] because the auto repair service was considered to be noisier and more intensive. Councilmember deHaan stated that equations have changed drastically with gas stations; additional hours would be beneficial to the business; the gas station has grown. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the gas station had no repair service between 1974 and 1992. The Planning Services Manager responded he did not know . Counci Matarrese stated business conditions have changed; he would be concerned if the gas station closed; inquired whether diesel sales would be eliminated; further inquired how many diesel pumps are at the station. Mayor Johnson stated the Appellants would not have been given a Use Permit if the gas station were not a permitted use in R-4. The Planning Services Manager stated all gas stations in Alameda have Use Permits. In response to Councilmember Matarrese inquiry, the Appellant responded the gas station has four diesel pumps; stated all four pumps would be eliminated. Council lmember deHaan inquired whether the diesel pumps have been a major volume of the gas station's business, to which the Appellant responded the diesel pumps provide approximately 20% of the business. Councilmember deHaan inquired how often trucks come in to fill the diesel pumps. The Appellant responded the same trucks fill the pumps for gas and diesel. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the likelihood of the gas station becoming a discount gas station. The Appellant responded the gas station is already a discount Regular Meeting 11 Alameda City Council August 21, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf |