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CityCouncil | 2019-09-17 | 7 | consideration. The City Attorney stated after the initial appeal, staff had a conversation with the appellant; the appellant and staff reached an amicable resolution to continue the appeal and collectively appeal both at once; he recommends Council hear the appeal in its entirety. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the applicant has gone through the process of combining the three parcels. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the negative; stated combining the parcels is a condition of approval. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the project applicant should speak first. The City Attorney responded a written process is not set; recommended the project appellant speak last. Discussed the project and outreach; stated the hotel will be nicest in the City; the project has been designed to be 100% compliant with City rules and regulations: Robert Leach, Project Applicant. Expressed support for the project; stated there is not enough hotel space in Alameda, especially in the Harbor Bay area; urged Council to uphold the Planning Board decision: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Stated the May 28th meeting minutes show approval of the 35' setback; showed photos of an empty parking lot at 2701 and 2801 Harbor Bay Parkway; requested parking spaces be reduced: Pat Lamborn, Alameda. Expressed support for the appeal; stated a Marriott Residence Inn would fit in better: Donna Fletcher, Alameda. Gave a Power Point presentation; expressed concern over the building location and footprint: Brian Tremper, Freeport Homeowners Association. (19-518) The City Clerk noted the rules would need to be suspended to give the speaker 10 minutes. Councilmember Daysog stated the expectation of the appellant having 10 minutes should not be changed. Councilmember Vella moved approval of allowing the speaker to have 10 minutes. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 September 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-09-17.pdf |