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PlanningBoard | 2008-06-23 | 19 | Mr. Garrison noted that it could be called a storage building. President Cook noted that she would not be able to make the findings, and was not sure she could make the finding that it would be detrimental to the neighborhood. She was aware of the noise made by a planer, and that this property adjoined six different properties. Board member Cunningham noted that he could not make the findings, either, and suggested that the applicant resubmit the application under a different use. He would have an issue with design review, and noted that it was a big box in the backyard. He appreciated the use for the parapet to hide the mechanicals, but added that it made the structure even higher. Vice President Kohlstrand moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion as mended, with the following voice vote - 5. Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Lynch, McNamara); Abstain: 0. The motion passed. Board member Cunningham noted that he was concerned about open space and hardscape, and would like to see the entire site plan. Vice President Kohlstrand noted that she would like to approve this project, but could not make the findings. Vice President Kohlstrand moved to adopt draft Planning Board Resolution to deny a Variance and Design Review approval for adjacent properties. A second building to be built 5 feet from the rear property line, where a 20-foot required rear yard is usually required and 3 feet from the side property line, where a 5-foot side yard setback is usually required. Encroachment into the rear and side yard setbacks requires a Variance. The proposed new structure is an 868 sq. ft. hobby woodworking workshop. The project will also require a lot line adjustment to transfer a portion of 1609 Pearl Street to 1607 Pearl Street. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion as amended, with the following voice vote - 5. Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Lynch, McNamara); Abstain: 0. The motion passed. 9-F. PLN07-0301 - Zoning Text Amendment. Applicant: City of Alameda. The City of Alameda is considering an amendment to the Alameda Municipal Code to prohibit retail stores larger than 90,000 square feet in size that include more than ten percent (10%) floor area devoted to the sale of non-taxable items. The proposed prohibition would apply in all zoning districts in the city. (DG) Mr. Garrison summarized the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Mike Hennebury, 2811 Otis Drive, noted that he was a union representative for the Union Food and Commercial Workers Local 5. He noted that Local 5 had been involved with big box Page 19 of 23 | PlanningBoard/2008-06-23.pdf |