pages: CityCouncil/2009-03-03.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2009-03-03 | 12 | of Approval because the approved design required a side yard set back variance; in December 2008, the project went before the Planning Board for Design Review of the entire project the Planning Board approved the project. Councilmember Matarrese stated the ordinance needs to be revisited because the HAB was doing Planning Board work. Ms. Damson stated that one HAB Member felt compelled to revisit the previous month's vote and she changed her vote. The Planning and Building Director stated staff has been working on the ordinance for some time; the ordinance is almost ready; another item on tonight's agenda reflects a change in the Charter that would require a quorum of the full HAB to make a decision rather than a quorum of those present. Mayor Johnson inquired what was the Planning Board's decision. The Planner III responded the Planning Board granted the Applicant the variance for the side yard set back reduction and Design Review approval for the entire project, which included the porch. Councilmember Tam stated the staff report notes that a number of porches on the block have the same design as the one proposed tonight inquired how the designs affect the streetscape in comparison to the proposed project. The Planner III responded 1150 Bay Street is in the middle of a uniform front yard set back of 34 and 37 feet; many neighbors would like to have the set back maintained; the set backs are less in the 1200 block. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there is a reason why the porch needs to stick out beyond the roofline of the main house. The Planner III responded the Applicant would like to utilize the front portion by incorporating French doors; stated a porch would allow an opportunity to utilize more of the front yard; the design is appropriate for the house from a functionality standpoint. Mayor Johnson stated having porches on the side of the houses was deliberate and was the intent of the original neighborhood designers having the porch extend is not a necessary part of the project front yard extensions would significantly change the neighborhood. Councilmember Matarrese stated a chalk line could be drawn down the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-03.pdf |