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PlanningBoard | 2016-06-13 | 3 | Joe Mariscal said Sterling Ave. was built to be affordable housing in 1917. He says the Fobians have limited options for staying in Alameda. He said the design will enhance the neighborhood while meeting the family's needs. Christopher Buckley, from Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, spoke about ways the project could maintain the one story look of the street. Board Member Köster closed the public hearing. Board Member Zuppan thanked the parties for their work on this item. She said she is satisfied with the design. She said the neighborhood allows a second story by right and if the neighborhood wants to change that they need to change the zoning code. Board Member Mitchell asked about the treatment of the chimney and if it is consistent with craftsman design. Board Member Burton said that it is different than an original design would have used. He said that it is the kind of thing he would notice but 99.9% of people wouldn't. Board Member Mitchell said we should explore the possibility of keeping the chimney stacked vertically. He said he would like to move the project forward. Board Member Sullivan said it looks terrific and all the concerns have been met. Board Member Burton thanked the applicant and architect for the changes they made to the design. He said the ratio of the addition to roofline is much better. He suggested a potential adjustment to the roof design to clean up the lines and still address the neighbor's shade concerns. Board Member Köster said he had a similar reaction to the roof design as Board Member Burton. He said both sides have compromised to address concerns. Staff Member Tai said the board could add a condition of approval to the building phase requiring the applicant to explore extending the second story gable to the rear of the house. Board Member Zuppan asked if that was likely to cause a significant increase in cost to the applicant, saying she was sensitive to what they have already invested in the project. Board Member Burton suggested that it would not be a significant change to the cost of construction. Board Member Sullivan expressed concern at the potential delay the condition would cause. Approved Meeting Minutes June 13, 2016 Page 3 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2016-06-13.pdf |