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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 15 | The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Building Department makes a determination about whether the changes to the building represent a 30% demolition; should a project not meet the threshold, it does not go to the HAB. Councilmember Daysog outlined the definition of removal within Section 30-21.2; inquired how the 30% trigger applies to the term removal. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded no project actions represent removal; stated there are no designated plaques, trees and the building is not being removed; the building is being re-sided and new windows will be installed. Councilmember Vella stated there is a good understanding of which items should come before the HAB; the standards are used and adhered to when appropriate; outlined her time serving on the HAB; stated adaptive reuse allows buildings to be re-usable; in some cases, buildings were erected for purposes which have no current use or application; at times, materials used were readily available or used as reinforcement; expressed concern about discussing the beauty and appearance of a building which is subjective; stated the City has standards related to building materials, which are adhered to; noted project safety is top priority; stated staff has responded consistently. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she has studied the dilemma of homelessness in the State; stated homelessness is a growing concern and has not diminished during COVID-19; a significant portion of homeless individuals are veterans; the project is an exciting opportunity and is adaptive reuse; the project should unite the community. Councilmember Daysog stated Mr. Healy has made a compelling argument for the necessity of going through one more public review of the project involving the HAB; the argument is compelling in part due to the definitions within AMC Section 13-21.7a; outlined the definitions of removal and structural alteration in Section 13-21.2; expressed support for the project being sent to the HAB; stated this is a matter of the project being a case for HAB review and decision. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:20 p.m. *** (20-528) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Amendment to the Lease with Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Acting for and on Behalf of Williams-Sonoma Stores, Inc., a California Corporation, for Building 169, Suite 102, Located 1680 Viking Street at Alameda Point, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 21, 2020 9 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |