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CityCouncil | 2008-09-16 | 12 | not need to get permission if the use is permitted. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents ( In favor of Appeal) : David Giovannoli, Pagono's Hardware; Claire Yeaton-Risley, Alameda; Holly Sellers, Alameda; Patty Jacobs, Greater Alameda Business Association; Richard Burgess, Alameda; Alan Ryan, Economic Development Corporation; Dorothy Freeman, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; David Kirwin, Alameda; Robb Ratto, Alameda; Patricia Baer, Alameda; Reid Wetherill, Alameda; Iris Watson, Alameda; Arthur Lipow, Alameda; Kate Eckhaus, Alameda; Richard Eckhaus, Alameda; Barbara Mooney, Alameda; Nick Petrulakis, Alameda; Rosemary McNally, Alameda; Philip Jaber, Encinal Hardware; Richard Biggar, Alameda; Opponents (Not in favor of Appeal) : Allan Ryan, Alameda; Robert Mananquil, Trader Joe's; Peter Schamoni, Alameda Realty Center; James Robinson, Fit Lite by 24 Hour Fitness; David Estep, Massage Envy; Steve Hill, Orchard Supply Hardware; Mike Corbit, Harsch Development; Randy Kyte, Harsch Development. Neutral Bill Smith, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Vice Mayor Tam stated that the staff report mentions that there is an existing Planned Development Agreement (PDA) that modifies the Alameda Municipal Code by requiring a PDA for an expansion over 5% of the total shopping center area; the analysis shows there would still be approximately 2% of the total square footage if the garden center is included in the calculation; inquired whether said analysis is correct, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is having trouble understanding what is considered in the square footage and what is not. The Supervising Planner stated the [garden] floor area is not part of the building but would have merchandise for sale; additional parking would not be required if an existing business wanted to add an unenclosed garden area; additional parking might be required if the building site was increased; adding square footage to the shopping center would not trigger a planned development amendment. Vice Mayor Tam stated the existing planned development amendment is more stringent; inquired whether the higher square footage [including garden area] falls under the 5% trigger in the existing planned development amendment, to which the Supervising Planner Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 September 16, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf |