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CityCouncil | 2008-09-16 | 9 | the thirty-foot height limit she is concerned that staff made changes after the fact and did not involve Applicant input. Mr. Buckley stated that the Guide to Residential Design states : "In order for a design review application to be approved, finding must be made that the project conforms to the Guide to Residential Design.' Councilmember Matarrese stated the elevation is less busy than what would be for the right side elevation. Councilmember deHaan stated the driveway is a concerning factor ; old architecture allowed driveways slops down into the basement; level driveways have a nicer feel. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether staff advised the Applicant that they could raise the building twelve inches with a thirty feet limit in height, to which the Applicant responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore stated that the Applicant questioned what happened to the extra three inches. The Planning Manager stated the three inches are a compromise. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is trying to get to the point of blending form and function; inquired whether the twelve inches would allow sufficient room for handicap accessibility. The Planning Manager responded in the affirmative stated the garage roof layer would be raised to the height the Applicant would need; adjustments would be made to the peak of the roof. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she does not understand what is so bad about raising the structure by fifteen inches. The Planning Manager stated that staff developed a compromise between what was originally proposed which is not raising the building height at all and what the Planning Board approved, which is not allowing a building more than thirty feet. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff recommends changing the slope of the roof. The Planning Manager responded the Applicant would need to change the upper slope to either achieve what staff recommends or what the Planning Board approved. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 16, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-09-16.pdf |