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PlanningBoard | 2008-12-08 | 12 | Board member McNamara has some concerns but believes the design will enhance the home and the neighborhood. Her concern is the seven foot porch extension encroachment on the front yard. She asked if the porch could be scaled back without running the design intent. The applicant responded that the seven feet is the minimum depth architecturally for the front porch. In response to a Board inquiry, the applicant responded that originally the depth was closer to eight feet but has been reduced to seven feet. He expressed concern that only the neighbors who oppose the project are present tonight. He stated that there are several neighbors who support the project. President Kohlstrand stated her initial concern about additional encroachment into the side yard setback but now understands, based on Staff's explanation, that the setback will be one foot further back than it is now. She has been swayed by the applicant's desire to restore original design features to the house. She understands the neighbor's concerns about the extension into the front yard but the Board is not being asked to make a decision on this aspect of the design. The criteria for this area of the design is within the code requirement unless the Board has an issue with the design and this does not appear to be the case. Board member McNamara stated that the project appears to meet all the findings required for design review. The applicant has done quite a few revisions to the design to accommodate the neighbors as well as the desire to restore/retain original architectural designs. President Kohlstrand asked if any member of the Board had any issues with any of the findings stated in the staff report. The Board responded no. Board member McNamara moved/Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion to approve the design review and variance for the remodel of the residence at 1150 Bay Street based upon the findings in the draft resolution. The motion passed with the following voice vote - 4, Noes: 0, Absent: 3. 9-C. Recommendation to Endorse the Parking Management Plan for the Park Street and West Alameda Business Districts. The applicant, the City of Alameda, is requesting that the Planning Board review and endorse a parking management plan for the Park Street and West Alameda Business Districts. The parking management plan outlines a series of actions that the City could take in the future to improve the supply and management of on and off street parking to support the business areas. (AT/EF) Eric Fonstein from DSD presented the report. The report is a result of a collaboration between Development Services, Planning and Building, and Public Works. The two Page 12 of 17 | PlanningBoard/2008-12-08.pdf |