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CityCouncil | 2015-10-07 | 3 | public welfare; urged Council to keep the current zoning. Marie Kane, Bay Isle Point Homeowners Association (HOA), stated changing the zoning would undermine the tone of the neighborhood and decrease property values; urged the Council to honor and uphold the General Plan. Luke Sims, Centre Court HOA, expressed support for upholding the General Plan; stated that neighboring property owners never approached the HOA to informally discuss the issue is appalling. Mary Anderson, Clipper Cove HOA, stated the zoning issue is about integrity; urged the Council to keep its commitments and act honorably. John Valva, Bay Isle Point HOA, stated traffic consultants are not needed; more homes means more traffic; urged Council to respect the desires of the 362 voting homeowners by reaffirming the existing General Plan. Mr. Coffey concluded the presentation; stated the General Plan is in the best interest of the community; urged Council to support the staff recommendation for no changes to the General Plan. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated tonight's discussion is to hear the Council's thoughts regarding the appropriateness of the current General Plan and zoning of Packet Landing Road; Council is not here to talk about the appropriateness, or whether there should be approval, of a new club; the status of the application for North Loop Road should not be discussed; the Council can evaluate and review the General Plan and zoning regarding any location in the City, but because of the controversy of the item, allowing the Council to hear feedback from the community and the developers seemed appropriate; Council could weigh-in in an advisory manner; there is nothing before the Council tonight which allows the Council to change the zoning at the Packet Landing site. Mayor Spencer encouraged each Councilmember to be cautious when making comments; stated it is unusual for Council to be asked to entertain thoughts about changing zoning; considering a specific property and future uses is inappropriate. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated although there are other attorneys sitting on the dais, only the City Attorney can advise the Council; stated Alameda is about neighbors and friends and nothing should divide the community; she prefers to move forward with discussion and be allowed to ask staff clarifying questions. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Mayor Spencer and her concerns about commenting with caution; inquired whether or not the role of Council tonight is advisory. The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated Council cannot change the General Plan tonight; the Council could express its position on the situation, advise or Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 October 7, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-07.pdf |