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CityCouncil | 2018-10-02 | 17 | Councilmember Matarrese stated that Parcel 1 is likely not feasible for a restaurant or office; the parcel is vulnerable to shoreline damage; re-zoning is not in the City's best interest long-term. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of not changing the zoning. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired what other hotel projects the City has planned. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the City has three active applications; stated one is on Park Street, one going to study session is adjacent to the ferry terminal and the other is near a vacant site on Harbor Bay. Councilmember Oddie inquired about zoning status. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded that staff was working under the knowledge that the previously proposed plan was consistent with the BCDC settlement agreement; stated after a year and a half, BCDC staff expressed support for the project but explained the old settlement agreement would need to be amended in order to proceed, which caused issues with the City's original BCDC settlement agreement. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry if the Planning Board could take a second look, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the Planning Board meeting addressing the matter was long. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the majority of the Board does not feel like the project fits. Councilmember Oddie discussed discretionary points; inquired what kinds of considerations can be made by the Council to be equitable. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded changing the zoning is a highly discretionary decision; stated the site has always been different from the rest of the business park and was zoned Open Space up until two-years ago; the matter is a judgement call for the Council to decide. Councilmember Oddie expressed hesitation over overturning the Planning Board's decision; stated that he would want more information before being requested to make a judgement call. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 October 2, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf |