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CityCouncil | 2018-01-16 | 7 | The Planning Services Manager stated Conditions 44 and 46 references the FAR limit; stated staff's opinion and how the City consistently applies the standard is that the 0.5 FAR limit pertains to the area between the lagoons and San Francisco Bay, and does not apply to the other portion of the business park. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the condition does not apply to the business park portion even though the section refers to Tract 4500, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council can deny the request if a majority believes the conditions are not consistent with the General Plan, zoning or parking. The Planning Services Manager responded the Council's discretion is very limited; stated under the Subdivision Map Act, the Council must approve the parcel map if the findings can be made; if any one of the findings cannot be made, Council must deny the parcel map; staff's position is clear; the findings can be made set forth in the draft resolution; the recommendation is that Council approve the parcel map. Mayor Spencer stated that she will not support the request; community members have legitimate concerns regarding the height and parking. Councilmember Matarrese stated the table shows the FAR that are applicable to each area and the hierarchy described in the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of [the resolution approving] the recommendation approved by the Planning Board, approving the Parcel Map and proposed subdivision at 1700 Harbor Bay Parkway. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella expressed concerns with the lack of clarity in the Development Agreement (DA) and how it is being interpreted. The Planning Services Manager noted the Abbot Lab building also exceeds the 0.5 FAR. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff has the resolution for the Abbot Lab building. The Planning Services Manager responded that he does not have the documents with him. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the approval is based on the table in the exhibits, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated the proposal is not consistent with the General Plan' she is opposing the request. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 January 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-16.pdf |