pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2009-07-21 | 8 | owners in the area; not having requirements would be more attractive to a buyer because more could be done with the property; owners would be burdened with an overlay that is not required elsewhere; residents want design review guidelines tightened up but are not in favor of the overlay. Mr. McCarver stated that he does not want to burden neighbors with a strict overlay; the Planning Department was supposed to come forward with guidelines, meet with the neighborhood, and find the best way to make the situation work; that he does not feel there was a true consensus and is very disillusioned with the process. Councilmember Gilmore stated single-story homes could be sandwiched between two-story houses unless second-story homes are prohibited. Mr. McCarver stated the design review guidelines note that second- story additions within a predominately single-story neighborhood need to be sufficiently set back to maintain the characteristics of the neighborhood. Mayor Johnson stated the guidelines are very clear but were not followed for the house next door to Mr. McCarver. In response to Vice Mayor deHaan's inquiry regarding plans for a vacant lot, the Planning Services Manager stated the proposal went before the Planning Board and the Planning Board referred the matter back to the Applicant; currently, staff is working with the Applicant to revise the design. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how vacant lots would be developed. The Planning Services Manager responded separate overlay zoning regulations could be developed limiting a second-story floor area to 800 square feet, limiting the height to 20 feet, and requiring that the second story be constructed at the rear of the existing building the proposal could be brought to the Planning Board for recommendations and to the City Council for final review and approval; the proposed zoning regulations would apply to interior lots as well corner lots. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he attended the first community meeting; the general consensus was that residents understood what was presented and were receptive. The Planning Services Manager stated the majority of speakers at the second community meeting and Planning Board meeting were not in support of an overlay district. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf |