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PlanningBoard | 2012-04-09 | 6 | Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she believes the Variance should be granted but the Use Permit should be denied for the following reasons: The property is next to the only single family residence on Webster Street; it is more advantageous to public welfare to get rid of the dead space and eliminate a space where illegal dumping and vandalism regularly occur. This structure would enhance pedestrian safety. Variance should be reduced from gas station requirements to convenience store requirements. She expressed her concern about alcohol sales and the number of liquor stores in the area. Board member Henneberry opposes grating the Use Permit for the sale of alcohol due to the number of locations to purchase alcohol in the area. He expressed his support for reduced set back for a new building. Board member Köster, in following the General Plan, would like to see a design with the building built to the street frontage Board member Knox White stated his view that what is proposed would significantly improve the look of Webster Street; however this abuts a residential property, which is the beginning of a residential neighborhood. He would like to see alterations to the plan in terms of limiting building height and providing at least a five foot setback and a zero setback on Webster Street. He also would like to approve the Use Permit for the sale of alcohol with the condition of prohibiting the sale of single servings. Vice President Burton stated his interest in staff revising the Municipal Code to accommodate for five foot setbacks. Having a zero setback next to a residential property affects light, air, and their back yards; would like to see revisions to the building height and a setback providing security fences and lighting to accommodate for the residential neighbors; a five foot set back makes a big difference in terms of how lighting and air are affected. President Zuppan questions how Use Permit Conditions to limit alcohol sales of single servings will be enforced. She expressed her concerns about additional alcohol sales in the area. Board member Knox White moves to continue the discussion of the Variance Board member Köster seconds the motion. Motion carried 6-0, no abstentions Board member Ezzy Ashcraft moves to deny the Use Permit for the sale of alcohol. Board member Henneberry seconds the motion. Motion carried 6-0, no abstentions 9-D. Alameda Municipal Code Text Amendment-Revise the regulations governing the location of Massage Therapists and associated uses including Tattoo in the Community Commercial District. Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Managers makes brief presentation Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 9, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-04-09.pdf |