pages: CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 6 | changed; Council has had discussions on the matter. Following Ms. Ezzy Ashcraft's comments, Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Ms. Ezzy Ashcraft was aware of Kohl's original request. Ms. Ezzy Ashcraft responded the packet has the September 30, 2009 letter; stated all parties have been confused; the solution may be a common sense solution that everyone can live with; a revocation hearing is also an option. Vice Mayor deHaan stated three neighbors spoke tonight; inquired whether other stores were discussed at the prior meeting. Ms. Ezzy Ashcraft responded a lot of shopping center traffic has been discussed. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Safeway was denied [extended hours], to which Ms. Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore requested he City Attorney to comment on the Municipal Code and what the Planning Board is allowed to do; stated staff indicated that the Planning Board has the option to revoke, do nothing, or modify the decision. The City Attorney stated the Planning Board and City Council have the discretion to approve, deny, or modify an appeal, Call for Review, Revocation Hearing or any type of due process hearing; Section 30-25.5 of the Municipal Code states that the City Council and Planning Board have said discretion. Councilmember Matarrese requested clarification on Use Permit costs. The City Attorney responded the applicant pays for full staff time. The Planning Services Manager stated Kohl's paid approximately $1,600 for the Use Permit request to expand hours last summer; the request was approved; a citizen submitted a violation which put a burden on staff to hold a Revocation Hearing; a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |