pages: CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf, 23
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CityCouncil | 2008-10-07 | 23 | Councilmember Matarrese stated staff recommends that Council accept and endorse the Park Street north of Lincoln Strategic Plan and direct staff to amend the City's zoning regulations. inquired whether direction is to include expanding the Work/Live Ordinance; stated that he advocates using work/live beyond the current scope in order to review rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings outside zones currently designated and as a way to meet Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) goals. The Development Services Director stated the Strategic Plan provides a framework; the next step would be to start exploring form-based zoning. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not advocate changing the interior Work/Live Ordinance requirements but expanding locations within the Ordinance. Councilmember deHaan stated six properties fall under the Work/Live Ordinance; only one property has moved forward; the work/live idea seems to have hit a wall; the proposed plan sets benchmark visions. Vice Mayor Tam stated the City has the opportunity to take control of its destiny by going through concerted efforts with the Planning Department rather than allowing haphazard market forces to decide. Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion with direction to put effort into the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan, including the integrated area and review expansion of the Work/Live Ordinance. Under discussion, Mayor Johnson stated direction should include review of obstacles associated with work/live projects because only one project has moved forward; the Work/Live Ordinance is a critical piece for reuse of historic assets in the northern waterfront area. Vice Mayor Tam and Councilmember Matarrese concurred to amend the motion to include Councilmember Matarrese's and Mayor Johnson's recommendations Mayor Johnson stated the area should not be named the Gateway District. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and 4 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission Meeting October 7, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf |