pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-18 | 10 | The Planning Services Manager stated that the Planning Board is willing to address building height on an individual project basis. Mayor Johnson inquired what was the Planning Board vote on the matter, to which the Planning Services Manager responded unanimous. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether shopping center height limits were discussed, to which The Planning Services Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson stated the Planning Board's approach is good; having the same building height for each shopping center does not make sense. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there was discussion regarding neighborhood retail centersi stated the previous policy aimed at reducing and containing said centers because retail in the middle of a residential area causes clashes; he hopes to get some language added regarding preserving the scale of neighborhood centers. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the issue is addressed in Policy 2.5.o. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Policy 2.5.0 addresses the size of stores. The Planning Services Manager stated a policy could be added. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Policy 2.5.0 should be modified to not only limit the size of a store but also to limit the size of the district. The Planning Services Manager stated the policy could require maintenance of the current neighborhood business district size. Mayor Johnson stated that the same policy should apply to conversion of residential units as a whole. Councilmember Gilmore commended staff and the Planning Board for all the hard work; stated Council has the strike-out and underline provisions for comparisoni the General Plan is a living document; periodic updates are important; having a document that reflects that there was community consensus on a particular matter is important. Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember Gilmore makes a good point Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 March 18, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf |