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CityCouncil | 2011-07-19 | 14 | consideration of allowing said items. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry about the adjacent property road widening, Mr. Banta stated the adjacent property has an easement; widening the road could be done if the self-storage area was ever developed into residential; having two driveways right next to each other creates a pedestrian sidewalk situation that is not easy to resolve; bulb outs are used is to get the center aligned as closely as possible. The Public Works Director suggested a condition be that the Applicant and City will work together to ensure that the entrance to Elm Street at Clement Avenue looks and appears like a public street and that trash enclosures will be re-examined. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Planning Services Manager stated the Applicant anticipates 30 of the 182 units having one-car garages. Councilmember deHaan stated that public parking will be a premium; inquired whether the City would have redevelopment money. The Planning Services Manager responded a lot depends upon what happens at the State level; stated money would be generated by the project; a small portion would be refunded back to the development for eligible expenses. The Acting Community Development Director stated the obligation was created with the October 2010 Settlement Agreement before the Governor's proposed budget cuts; the OPA would implement the obligation that the Community Improvement Commission (CIC) already committed to in October. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether staff foresees any more density bonus projects. The Planning Services Manager responded north of Park Street has a few sites that might be big enough to qualify; stated Alameda Point and the South Shore Post Office have been discussed. Speakers: Robb Ratto, PSBA; Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Planning Board; and Karen Bey, Alameda. Vice Mayor Bonta stated the waterfront access, blight removal, transit-oriented design, and the universal design for buyers with disabilities are all exciting components of the project; inquired what would be the plan for the property owner to sell the property and move the project forward. The Planning Services Manager responded the City's role is to facilitate redevelopment of a private piece of property, get a project approved, and provide some type of financial assistance incentive down the road; the City has no authority to screen or reject homebuilders. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 July 19, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-07-19.pdf |