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CityCouncil | 2013-04-16 | 7 | preferably 20, feet for the ground floor. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog's recommendation would be appropriate to include in the zoning amendment or the design review standards. The City Planner responded Councilmember Daysog is addressing internal space, which is included in the design manual; stated the zoning ordinance requires one story buildings on Park Street be a minimum of 20 feet in height because anything shorter would look strange on the streetscape. Councilmember Daysog stated he is referring to a ground floor building with floors on top, not single story. The City Planner stated the design review manual includes a minimum of 14 feet for the first floor; special height can be added if the Council so desires. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is not asking for 14 or 15 feet across the board, corner buildings should be a little more elegant than others. The City Planner stated the special height guidelines would go to the Planning Board for adjustments; the Council can review the special guidelines after the Planning Board. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Gilmore clarified the motion is to add the language Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read into the record; inquired whether the ordinance would return to Council in two weeks for the second reading and would go into effect in one month, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Chen stated that his second to the motion is for the compromise of 50 feet and the language added by Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft. Councilmember Daysog clarified the language does not create a 50 foot maximum, rather a 50 foot building triggers requirements. Councilmember Chen agreed there is a trigger beyond 50 feet. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (13-169) Resolution No. 14794, "Declaring that Freedom from Domestic Violence is a Fundamental Human Right." Adopted. Councilmember Tam stated the resolution recognizes the need to move to a culture of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 16, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-04-16.pdf |