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CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 5 | Showed a video clip of a Planning Board meeting where a commissioner called the project for review: Scott Dawson, Alameda. Stated that she visited the neighbor's properties and made recommendations on construction zones; she is not in dispute with the applicant's arborist, but does not understand how the project can comply with the arborist recommendations: Darya Barar, Hort Science Inc. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding Ms. Barar's qualifications, Ms. Barar stated that she is a Cal Poly Pomona graduate and has been a certified arborist since 2002; she has 14 years work experience with the City of Pasadena. Stated the City needs to update rules, regulations, and the Code; the neighbors are only trying to save trees; she has the right to fight for herself as well as her neighbors; she thinks the project is too much of a chance to take and may jeopardize the oak trees; urged the applicant to rebuild the garage where it has always been and find another location for the art studio: Dee Keltner, Alameda. Showed a video clip of a Planning Board meeting where the project was called for review: Antonia Nicosia, Alameda. Submitted information; stated the structure should be built as pier and graybeam construction, which can be done without cutting large roots; the trees are healthy; she supports the construction: Judy Thomas, Applicant's Arborist. Stated he is the applicant's neighbor; he supports the garage construction; the owners have resources to fix their home; as a tax payer, he is concerned with the process and that the item is before the Council tonight; the Planning Board meeting clips do not show the whole picture; urged Council to uphold the Planning Board decision: Robert Doud, Alameda. Stated he is the architect for the project with over 40 years in practice in Alameda; the design is a collaborative effort of many consultants; the owners proposed several versions of the project; the one approved addressed all the requirements; the foundation was designed consistent with the arborists report: Italo Calpestri, Applicant's Architect. Asked Council to vote against the project if it impacts the trees; urged Council to consider the wide ranging benefits of trees: Sylvia Gibson, Alameda. Mayor Spencer stated that she called the project for review because there was enough controversy between the neighbors and conflicting comments in the expert reports to have Council weigh in on the issue; she still has concerns as to how appropriate it would be to proceed after hearing the comments tonight. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |