pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-18 | 16 | The Applicant responded the vacancy rate is approximately 3% stated small office use is in demand. Mayor Johnson stated that having office space at the shopping center would relieve the pressure of expanding business and office space into residential areas; the proposal makes sense. Councilmember deHaan stated that he concurs with Mayor Johnson; inquired whether there has been any discussion regarding additional landscaping. The Applicant responded landscaping could be put around the future pad. Councilmember deHaan stated substantial trees are important in large parking areas. The Applicant stated that he understands the importance of trees. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Council is approving [both 25% office use and additional square footage]. Councilmember deHaan responded both; stated one [25% office use] corrects the existing situation. Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed traffic. Councilmember deHaan amended the motion to include the caveat of having the Planning Board review the landscaping. Vice Mayor Tam stated approximately 17% of the space is leased for office space; the Applicant is requesting 25% office space in addition to increasing the square footage by 6,300 square feet ; increasing the square footage by 6,300 square feet would make the total 130,000 square feet 25% of 130,000 square feet is 32,500 square feet. The Planning Services Manager stated the total build out would be 130,729 square feet; no more than 25%, or 31,070 square feet, of the shopping center would be devoted to office space. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the 25% allowable office space is before 6,300 square feet is added or if 25% of the entire space would be allowed for office use. The Planning Services Manager responded 25% of the current built Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 18, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf |