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CityCouncil | 2019-02-05 | 20 | The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated shared parking between two separate parcels is a provision in the code intended for two different property owners with two different uses; it is allowed under certain conditions under the parking code. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated shared parking should be encouraged; outlined meetings held with businesses at Harbor Bay Business Park; stated by not offering hotel space, the City is not being business friendly to revenue generating business park residents; Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) are missed; TOTs need to be raised; the need for a hotel is present; outlined valid concerns of residents; stated the project process will be robust and will include neighborhood representatives; the project is good for many reasons. Councilmember Vella moved to deny appeals filed by Brian Tremper and Laborers International Union of North America Local Union 304 and approving a final development plan and design review to allow the construction of a 172-room hotel and restaurant on the Harbor Bay Business Park shoreline at 2900 Harbor Bay Parkway; directing staff to look at the intersection of Mecartney Road and Aughinbaugh Way; and the amendment proposed by Vice Mayor Knox White. Vice Mayor Knox White stated direct the Planning Board to identify how to pull the project back from the shore versus the direction for Planning Board to discuss the option of pulling the project back. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated Council may direct the Planning Board in either way; expressed concern at directing the Planning Board without the option causing conflict; recommended the traffic signal item be separate from the motion. The City Clerk noted the motion is to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the setback is mandatory, or a consideration; expressed concern about ferry parking; expressed support of the project setback, but not at the cost of removing ferry parking; stated Sharon Road and Mecartney Road should be reviewed by staff as well. Councilmember Vella stated that she supports directing the Planning Board to look at alternatives to create an additional setback through the elimination of parking spaces as a middle-ground; ferry parking is being added through this project. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted Council is approving the draft resolution denying the appeals, and affirm the Planning Board's decision to approve construction of the 172-room hotel and restaurant at the given address with the additional direction given to staff. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 February 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-05.pdf |