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CityCouncil | 2015-12-01 | 8 | 526 Municipal Code; he does not see consistency; there was a lengthy process in creating the gateway district, which helped to shape the buildings; Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the City Council finding that the three issues have not been met, and therefore, denies the project. Councilmember Oddie requested staff to address the key issues. The City Planner responded that from a technical standpoint, the project meets the General Plan and zoning and is consistent with Design Review Manual; the manual is only a guideline; the way to regulate design is through Design Review. Councilmember Oddie stated Councilmember Daysog indicated if the issue is black and white, the Council cannot approve it. Councilmember Daysog clarified that was not what he said; the hearing de novo and the issue is not black and white. The City Planner inquired whether Councilmember Daysog does not like the design or is it a question of the zoning. Councilmember Daysog responded the issue is the process; there is a commitment to a particular architectural style. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry about the vision would be for all four corners, the City Planner gave a brief presentation of the gateway project vision. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to correct the idea that modern architecture can be built, which is not accurate according to the Design Review Manual; the project is not in the correct zoning district. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired which zoning designation is on the Blanding side of the project, to which the City Planner responded the entire project is in the gateway district. Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the vision for the gateway, to which the City Planner responded the vision is striving for excellent design in all areas; stated the goal is to incrementally improve the entire district on all four corners. Councilmember Oddie inquired if something beautiful is built there would it be out of place, to which the City Planner responded that there is no beautiful design in the area except for the bridge. Councilmember Daysog noted the parcel is difficult to build on. Councilmember Oddie stated the issue comes down to opinion; other projects had derogatory terms attached when first built; then, eventually, everyone begins to love Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-01.pdf |