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CityCouncil | 2010-11-16 | 6 | Mr. Long responded in the affirmative; stated the College is a stakeholder in the process; discussions have involved pulling in some food uses along the corridor; the College recognizes that synergy is not being realized. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the vision book should include dialogue regarding the matter; that he would love to have an Alameda Landing update; having Alameda Landing spill over to Webster Street is important. Mr. Long stated Park Street and Webster Street are the traditional commercial streets; having additional retail not cannibalize the areas is important. Mayor Johnson inquired whether long-term, future parking has been addressed. Mr. Long responded the parking strategy has moved away from the traditional zoning model; an Urban Land Institute (ULI) shared parking strategy will be discussed; considering synergy between uses is necessary with a mixed-use environment; the strategy is to meter some of the underutilized, existing lots. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a long-term strategy would be reviewed. Mr. Long responded in the affirmative; stated that he recommends developing a parking management plan. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not think vacant lots should be used for parking. Mr. Long concurred with Mayor Johnson; stated one size would not fit all for Webster Street; traditional main streets share the parking reservoir; Lincoln Avenue to Atlantic Avenue has off-street parking behind businesses; commuter parking might be able to move to a better located lot, which would free up the parking reservoir. Vice Mayor deHaan stated he does not see parking addressed in the vision plan; success stories have not been utilized. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated said issues would be incorporated in the next visioning steps. Mayor Johnson stated growth and success would be limited if parking is not provided; inquired whether the proposed height limit would be incorporated in the vision plan. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded the vision plan is not an entitlement; in January, staff will provide recommendations to codify the vision book into a form-based code, which would then be an entitlement for Webster Street. Mayor Johnson stated Council should provide input; she likes the idea of moving forward with the portals and designating the Webster Street Tube on the National Historic Register to ensure protection; looking into creating a tower at Neptune Plaza is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-11-16.pdf |