pages: CityCouncil/2010-10-05.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2010-10-05 | 15 | Mayor Johnson inquired what would be the phasing plan for park construction, to which the Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the park would need to be completed by the 1019 st [house]. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Tam stated the compromise is good; added a caveat to the motion to maximize a good, safe, public access. On the all for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (10-481) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14497, "Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 9876 Planning Application No. PLN09-0185 - a Parcel Map for the Proposed Subdivision of the Site at 2318 Pacific Avenue into Two Parcels." Adopted. The Planner I gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson stated the City would not end up with a mega, monster house similar to the house on Briggs Avenue. The Interim City Manager stated the item was continued from the previous Council meeting because of the fear of splitting residential lots; the neighborhood is mixed use; the Planning Services Manager has come up with some good ideas for ordinance changes precluding residential lot splits. The Planning Services Manager stated the north Park Street area zoning code would be changed; the City has had a series of proposals for splitting off the back sections of properties; staff wants to bring the issue to the Planning Board and Council, to determine whether the splits should be allowed in the future. Mayor Johnson stated the Briggs Avenue house affects surrounding backyards; that she has not heard back on whether the house meets height requirements. The Planning Services Manager stated scales would be addressed. Mayor Johnson stated the Briggs Avenue neighborhood size and scale standards were disregarded. The Interim City Manager stated staff is thinking about creating certain criteria for residential development to preserve residential neighborhoods. Vice Mayor deHaan stated a commercial building on Clement Avenue is a disaster. The Planning Services Manager stated the issue would be resolved with a [new] north Park Street code; neighborhoods have a thirty-foot height limit. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 October 5, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-10-05.pdf |