pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-18 | 11 | certain General Plan elements are updated on a periodic basis, others are not. The Planning Services Manager stated the Transportation Element update would be the next major element update. Councilmember Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the requirement to have five off-street parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of new retail space is a zoning requirement; stated things have been done differently in the last couple of developments; further inquired whether any leeway has been given to dropping down the number of required spaces. The Planning Services Manager responded the in-lieu fee process has been used; stated staff is working on parking ordinance revisions; more innovated parking approaches will be considered in the Alameda Landing Master Plan. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the parking exception process has been used, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether staff is comfortable with using said process. The Planning Services Manager responded the process was designed to be an interim approach until new requirements are in place. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion with direction to include additional language for maintaining commercial/retail uses within residential neighborhoods. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08-123) Public Hearing to consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Alameda Municipal Code Contained in Article I, (Zoning Districts and Regulations) Chapter XXX, (Development Regulations), Pertaining to Retail and Commercial Uses. Introduced. The Supervising Planner provided a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Planning Board reviewed the proposed Ordinance and unanimously supports the staff recommendation, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 March 18, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf |