pages: CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2007-08-21 | 13 | are not due to congestion. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to have the Public Works Department and transportation specialists review the issue; additional hours might create an impact at the intersection and should be reviewed. Councilmember Gilmore stated the owners are proposing to eliminate four diesel pumps and auto repair service hours on Saturdays; a six-month review is needed in addition to reviewing the traffic impact at the intersection; the Use Permit should include language regarding revocation upon abuse of conditions. Councilmember deHaan stated that latitude is needed if owners change he would be very concerned if ownership changed to a company owned gas station that was dedicated to high volume. Councilmember Gilmore stated traffic impacts should also be included. Mayor Johnson stated that traffic impacts could be covered in the condition for revocation; the site is not large enough to accommodate a lot of pumps. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of granting the extension of hours with the condition that there will be a six-month evaluation period to address traffic and operational impacts and that Council has the ability to revoke the Use Permit if conditions are abused or neighborhood deterioration occurs, regardless of the owner. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated the goal to get back to residential zoning is important. The City Attorney stated a resolution would be drafted that reflects Council's action tonight said resolution would be brought back to Council as a consent item. Councilmember Matarrese requested that the resolution include language that the removal of four diesel pumps constitutes a different condition than what the Planning Board evaluated. Councilmember deHaan stated the resolution should contain language noting that the repair activity is light. Councilmember Matarrese stated the resolution should have a Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council August 21, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-08-21.pdf |