pages: CityCouncil/2009-03-03.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2009-03-03 | 8 | Vice Mayor deHaan inquired about deconstruction. The Planning Services Manager responded the reuse of existing materials is strongly encouraged; community members have expressed an interest in reusing some of the building materials. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether homes wedged in the R-5, R-2 and commercial areas would be endangered. The Planning Services Manager responded tonight's decision would be specific to the site; stated a precedent would not be set. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he is hard pressed to consider removal of the house for eight spaces. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there would be 17 spaces, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how deep is the lot, to which the Planning Services Manager responded 149.85 feet deep and 40 feet wide. Mayor Johnson stated each case needs to be considered individually; that she was on the Council at the time of the Morton Street project; that she voted against demolition; the Morton Street project was not part of a larger project or parking issues; the owner owned the property for many years and allowed the property to deteriorate significantly. Councilmember Matarrese stated the system is set so that each property has its own hearing; the Morton Street house was in a residential area; the Buena Vista Avenue house is in a transition zone; decisions are difficult when there is residential next to commercial activity; the Buena Vista house is isolated from residential by the fact that there is a parking lot on the southern side; there is no indication of a noteworthy resident, architect or builder. The Planning Services Manager stated some of the architectural and historic features have deteriorated over time due to neglect; the historic neighborhood has been altered over time; the site is not associated with a historic event. Mayor Johnson stated a number of speakers stated that they do not want the building to be demolished; however, revitalization in the area is highly dependent on parking ; AAPS suggested more marketing to find someone to take the house; inquired whether the owner has Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-03.pdf |