pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 26
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 26 | The Planning Services Manager stated the ordinance would return to the Council no later than the first meeting in February the desire seems to be to apply caps and limits on concessions and incentives to residential properties and not mixed used commercial properties; questioned whether the Council/Commissior would move forward on an ordinance tonight with language added to Section 30-17.9 that states "for commercially zoned or mixed use properties;" stated the Planning Board would review residential properties and staff would come back with an amendment to the density bonus regulations. Councilmember/Commissioner Tam stated the northern waterfront project included height limits; inquired how height limits would be reconciled if the density bonus ordinance includes height limits. The Planning Services Manager responded specific plan or planned development amendments would be required for modifications to projects with adopted regulations for specific sites. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated requirements for fire access should be reviewed if backyards are developed; that she is not sure if a fire truck could access the backyard of the monster house on Briggs Avenue. The Interim City Manager/Executive Director stated staff has some thoughts regarding the issue. Councilmember/Commissioner Gilmore inquired whether any new buildings are required to have sprinklers, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Counci lmember/Commissione: Matarrese stated residential caps should be technical, not arbitrary. Councilmember/Commissioner Tam moved introduction of the ordinance with the suggested modification on page 13. Councilmember/Commissioner Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor/Chair Johnson clarified that the residential portion would go back to the Planning Board. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Community Improvement Commission November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |