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PlanningBoard | 2017-02-13 | 4 | Board Member Zuppan asked how it would work practically to park two cars on the property given the conditions of the easement which she said would lead to the loss of the easement if the existing garage has to be torn down. Board Member Burton read the easement description out loud and acknowledged that Board Member Zuppan's interpretation of the easement conditions might in fact remove the driveway access and create the required hardship if the garage were torn down. Board Member Sullivan said this is a charming property with a young, growing family and in this case, requiring the parking would destroy the ambience of the property. She said she supports the variance. President Köster said he was curious how this project would play out because he is in a similar situation with his property. He said it presents an interesting challenge for many similar properties in Alameda. He said the property line issues creates a special situation for this property. He said he would like to see the curb cut closed and allow the variance. Board Member Knox White made a motion to approve the variance with the condition that the curb cut be returned to curb, and with a recommendation that staff bring an amendment to the zoning requirement to give the Planning Board the ability to conditionally waive the parking requirement in similar situations. Board Member Zuppan said she thinks this should be two separate motions. Board Member Mitchell made a motion to approve the variance. Staff Member Thomas said he would like to request the motion direct staff to craft a resolution with the appropriate findings for the variances and restoring the curb cut, to be placed on the consent calendar for approval. Board Member Mitchell made a motion to do what Staff Member Thomas said. Board Member Zuppan seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. Board Member Knox White made a motion to direct staff to return to the board with a proposed recommendation for City Council to amend the current zoning language that requires the 750 square foot trigger that all parking be brought up to code and give the Planning Board the ability to conditionally waive the parking requirement. Board Member Curtis seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. Board Member Knox White made a motion to continue the item to the next meeting. Board Member Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. Approved Minutes Page 4 of 10 February 13, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-02-13.pdf |