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CityCouncil | 2015-10-07 | 6 | the proposed new club; inquired what is the connection of the video to the agenda item regarding 200 Packet Landing Road. Mr. Wallace responded the video is setting context; stated HBIA is very proud of the accomplishments over the last 40 years and HBIA intends to pursue the new club on North Loop Road; the best uses which are consistent with the commercial recreation zoning will be considered for the Packet Landing Road site; concurred with the Mayor that approaching the issue with caution is prudent; stated the predecessor Mayor and City Manager urged HBIA to pursue a hotel/conference use for the Packet Landing Road site. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether HBIA is overlooking the current Mayor and administration, to which Mr. Wallace responded in the negative; stated he was just explaining where the hotel/conference idea came from. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not find any criteria or compelling reason that would cause her to support a change in the zoning designation; she is concerned with the regional housing shortage as it impacts Alameda; Harbor Bay was well planned 40 years ago by Ron Cowan, including the Harbor Bay Club that residents currently enjoy; the General Plan and zoning designations serve their intended purpose well and she supports the advisory motion. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he has not heard anything to keep him from affirming the current zoning; it is not an easy vote; the development works with the zoning; he is ready to affirm the desirability of the commercial recreation land use tonight. Councilmember Daysog stated the proponents for the alternative have not satisfied the burden to prove their case, due to their presentation's marketing focus on the North Loop Road site and not getting the ball rolling on the rezoning of Packet Landing Road; Mr. Coffey and his supporters have made a definitive case in defense of the status quo; that he supports maintaining the current General Plan and zoning designations for 200 Packet Landing Road. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not plan to add anything further; property owners throughout the City are good neighbors; treating each other with respect and considering each other's needs is important for the community. Councilmember Oddie stated that he wants to make it clear that Council cannot change the zoning tonight, regardless of the vote; the zoning of Packet Landing Road will remain the same whether Council votes to continue evaluating residential uses or affirms the desirability of commercial recreation zoning; voting to affirm has no teeth; he does not want to create false expectations because nothing the Council does today guarantees the current use of 200 Packet Landing Road will continue; he would like to see the community get together to talk about the best use of the site if the current use is extinguished; he prefers the option to do nothing and is leaning toward abstaining; not changing the zoning does not mean the property could not have some other use; he is Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 7, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-07.pdf |