pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-18 | 9 | priority local retail or service need; and will not have a significant long-term deleterious effect on existing retail areas and/or the local economy"; stated staff wants to provide an articulated policy that supports and supplements existing retail areas but does not compete. Councilmember deHaan stated sales leakage has not changed sales leakage becomes all-important. - The Planning Services Manager stated that staff did not lose sight of sales leakage being the driving force. Councilmember deHaan stated Policy 2.5.b addresses revitalization of Alameda's historic Main Street business districts on Park Street and Webster Street while maintaining small-city scale and character; inquired why the policy is silent on new shopping centers. The Planning Services Manager responded said policy is designed to just deal with Park Street and Webster Street; stated Alameda Towne Center is addressed in Policy 2.5.f. Councilmember deHaan stated Policy 2.5.n [to maintain the historic urban form and character of Park Street and Webster Street business districts, limit building heights on Park Street and Webster Street to three stories above grade, measuring 35 to 40 feet, depending on roof configuration. Parking structures are to be limited by height only, regardless of the number of parking levels] is silent on shopping centers; inquired whether the policy should address height for shopping center buildings. The Planning Services Manager responded Policy 2.5.t contains eleven design criteria. Councilmember deHaan inquired why said policy does not include size and scale. The Planning Services Manager responded historic urban form is the guide on the issue of design, height, and physical form on Park Street and Webster Street stated Alameda Towne Center, Bridgeside, and Alameda Landing were developed under Planned Development zoning which allows for the establishment of setbacks and height standards for the project; heights might vary from one shopping center to another; shopping centers are designed as complexes; height is addressed when projects are reviewed. Councilmember deHaan stated that the Planning Board struggled with the issue; Alameda Landing has a different set of rules. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 March 18, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf |