pages: CityCouncil/2011-07-19.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2011-07-19 | 13 | The Planning Services Manager responded not currently; stated the environmental cleanup has started on two-thirds of the property. Councilmember Johnson stated a phasing schedule should be set for remediating the blight; inquired about the width of Elm Street. The Planning Services Manager responded there are two lanes in either direction as well as a parking lane. Councilmember Johnson stated the final design needs to clearly show that the public street leads to a public park, and the street does not look like a driveway; inquired about parking. The Planning Services Manager responded internal streets would have 42 public parking spaces. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether houses would have garages, to which the Planning Services Manager responded all but 30 of the 182 units would have a two-car garage. Councilmember Johnson inquired how public parking would be ensured for park visitors; stated streets surrounding her house are jammed with overflow parking; that she is concerned the same thing would happen. Mayor Gilmore stated having an elevator or master bedroom on the first floor would be a great alternative for disabled access. The Planning Services Manager stated alternative floor plans have been integrated into the project design for disabled homebuyers. In response to Councilmember Johnson's concern about street width, the Public Works Director provided street width information; stated the left side of the intersection has an 8-foot planting area which could be used to reach 28 feet; a condition would have to be added to the resolution. Mayor Gilmore inquired what is normal street width, to which the Public Works Director responded 36 feet, which includes two parking lanes. Councilmember Tam inquired whether having streets narrow at the beginning or end of a street would be advantageous to calm traffic. The Public Works Director responded intersection bulb outs are done for pedestrian safety; middle of the block bulb outs calm traffic. Phil Banta, Phil Banta & Associates representing Applicant, stated space would be needed for signage announcing the park; bulb outs would hide trash bins; requested Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 July 19, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-07-19.pdf |