pages: CityCouncil/2016-05-03.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2016-05-03 | 11 | Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the balconies will be fully functional balconies, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff can address the mechanics of the parking regime. The City Planner responded the City has a codified residential permit parking program, which requires neighborhood support; the permit is evaluated by Public Works and Police. Councilmember Daysog inquired if there is a funding aspect. The City Planner responded there is a fee; stated parking violation tickets pay for the program; if there are not enough tickets being issued; the City has to talk to the residents in the neighborhood. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether having a parking permit system for residents is possible, to which the City Planner responded staff has discussed the possibility. Councilmember Daysog stated that he lives in the neighborhood and there are major issues with parking at night; there is an overflow of cars. The City Planner stated if residents want to have a residential permit parking, there is a process to discuss the most cost effective way to design a program. Councilmember Daysog stated residents expressed concern that parking is also a daytime issue. Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned with the shortage of the three parking spaces; there are no parking spaces on Taylor Avenue during the day and night; insufficient parking will have a significant impact on the neighborhood; parking is not bundled for residents; steps were not taken to reduce the impact on the neighbors. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Planning Board was concerned that not enough development is being done on Webster Street; residents welcome the transformation of the vacant lot but are concerned for parking; the developer should not have to solve parking problems; suggested the Planning Board have meetings with neighborhood residents to find solutions; stated the project revitalizes Webster Street and provides more housing, including two affordable housing units. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the project meets the Code and guidelines; he would like to make sure the nine units and the two affordable units, which is 22%, is viewed as a new standard and counted against the regional housing need allocation (RHNA); he would like the shared parking management plan to be monitored so that the City can see the outcome and adjust as needed in future projects; the project removes an eye sore in the neighborhood; encouraged parking permits next to commercial uses; suggested reviewing the fee structure next to commercial areas where transit oriented development Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-05-03.pdf |