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CityCouncil | 2019-02-05 | 19 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she prefers to give direction for what is to be achieved; inquired the process of removing parking spaces. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded if Council upholds the Planning Board's decision, the next step is to work on the landscape and architectural design; stated Council may amend and direct Planning Board to revisit and discuss pushing the building back an additional 10-15 feet to eliminate a row of parking. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how many spaces the proposed project is over-parked. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the City's code requires 1.25 spaces per room. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the requirement assumes full occupancy. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative; stated the project meets the parking requirement per the City's code; the parking study states the project is over-parked but the code requirement is met; the Planning Board created a condition for parking to be available for ferry riders; Council may direct the Planning Board to have a discussion about moving the building back 10 to 15 feet. Councilmember Oddie inquired how many spaces are projected for the ferry riders to utilize. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded it is not known how many spaces are designated as extra, but approximately 100 spaces; based on the conditions of approval, the everyday use for the hotel can fluctuate and fencing off an area for designated ferry parking is not planned; signage and a mobile app is proposed for ferry riders to anticipate available parking at the hotel. Councilmember Oddie inquired how parking will be regulated. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the parking lot is private and will be privately regulated; stated City conditions require signage be provided, as well as a mobile app to show availability. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City wants to begin charging for parking in the WETA lot to generate revenue and shuttle service; any parking spaces made available will be used. Councilmember Daysog stated parking spaces do not meet the code of March 1988 and is contradictory; the discussion and analysis was not part of the Planning Board discussion and record; this is not a CEQA issue, it is a municipal code issue; Council should be attempting to meet the needs of concerned residents while still producing a hotel project. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 February 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-05.pdf |