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CityCouncil | 2016-05-03 | 9 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether the trade is three spaces for the bus passes, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired how staff determines the transit development portion of the Zoning Code with regard to parking. The City Planner responded the previous parking Code only sets a minimum; the City does not tell a developer how much more parking to create; the developer can decide to do more; transit experts say there needs to be a minimum and a maximum for parking; the City leaves the decision up to the property owner as long as they are in range and up to Code. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the City Planner stated the project proponent cannot have less than the minimum or more than the maximum number of parking spaces. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is a possibility to move the storm water drainage system to another area of the parking lot; stated having the system in the center would be more efficient to capture water from Taylor Avenue and the north side of the building. The City Planner responded there are regional and State requirements; stated the system has to be a green area and of a certain size; the system has to be put on the edge for the project. Councilmember Daysog stated a parking space in the northwest corner would not work with the drainage system; inquired whether the project proponent could install stacked parking spaces with lifts to allow for more spaces. The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated there are elevator type lifts for parking; the lifts would only work for residents or businesses that need two cars. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there has been analysis or discussion regarding the typical number of cars owned by persons who might buy the units. The City Planner responded an analysis on the number of cars was not done; residents of Alameda are not using their garages for parking, they are parking on the street and using their garages for storage. Councilmember Daysog stated the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) verified he is not in conflict to the project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what demographic would be interested in the units. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-05-03.pdf |