pages: CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2007-08-21 | 12 | station because gas prices are less. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether volume is important, to which the Appellant responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore stated that Use Permits run with the land, not the operator; the current owners took over the gas station and asked for an extension of hours when she was on the Planning Board; the previous owner caused a lot of problems for the neighborhood ; the Use Permit was denied because the Planning Board thought that the current owners had not proven themselves yet; the owners requested an extension of hours three years later the neighborhood complained: the current owners have established a good record for keeping the place clean and controlling noise; the Planning Board voted to extend the hours and were overturned on appeal by the City Council she has a lot of sympathy for the owners; the owners could decide to sell the business; she might be more sympathetic to extend the hours if there was a review period. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Council could grant the additional hours with a condition that the Use Permit could be revoked if there was abuse. The City Attorney responded some unwanted burdens could be drafted into the conditions; stated a trail period could be established. Mayor Johnson stated that she likes Councilmember Matarrese': suggestion [revoking the Use Permit if abused occurs] Councilmember Gilmore stated the current owners have been under a trial period; neighborhood impacts of extending the hours are unknown; the matter should be reviewed after a period of time. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council could require a review in six months and also provide a clause that would allow Council to have the ability to revoke the Use Permit if abuse occurs. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the condition of the intersection. The Planning Services Manager responded he does not know the Level of Service stated the intersection is not critical. Councilmember deHaan stated the intersection is very accident prone. The Planning Services Manager stated problems at the intersection Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council August 21, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf |