pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2009-07-21 | 11 | administrative instructions on how to use the guidelines; an administrative memo could be created to ensure consistent application of the guidelines. The Interim City Manager stated staff would come back and advise how the process will be addressed. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent Councilmember Tam - 1. ] Councilmember Matarrese inquired how the neighborhood would be protected moving forward. The Interim City Manager responded staff would establish internal checks and balances; stated staff would provide said information in October. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is not sure whether the Applicant held back on the pending application or was told to hold back. The Assistant City Manager stated the Applicant's design proposals have not been up to snuff and have been sent back to the drawing board a couple of times. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how the project would be measured. The Assistant City Manager responded the project would be measured using the draft guidelines. Mayor Johnson inquired what would happen if an applicant used past cases for design review interpretations. The City Attorney responded the City just has to prove decisions are not arbitrary and capricious. Mayor Johnson inquired what would happen if staff made the decision, to which the City Attorney responded the same standard would apply. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how challengeable are draft guidelines versus approved guidelines. The Planning Services Manager responded draft guidelines are more informational and help supplement the existing approved residential guidelines. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how an applicant's attorney would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 July 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf |