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TransportationCommission | 2021-07-28 | 9 | Public Comments for #6C Bill Chapin, an Alameda resident, gave his support of these amendments. He also discussed his background with a Master's Degree in Urban Planning and that his master's project was on minimum parking requirements. Jim Strehlow discussed his concerns with the electric vehicle charging program with the state having brownout warnings. He did not understand the move to more electrical and wanted to know how the bureau of electricity was going to generate more electricity. Commissioner Comments and Discussions for #6C Commissioner Weitze asked about User Permits and how would those interact with the required disabled access parking spaces. So if a place wanted to turn their parking lot into outdoor sitting. How would that work? Staff Member McGuire explained how the code was written and that in the Use Permit review is when they could make requirements for accessible parking. Each situation would be different. Director Thomas explained more about what a Use Permit allowed and what impacts the staff would consider. The staff has to make findings and they have the authority to make conditions of approval. Staff Member McGuire added that they have a pending Use Permit right now that brought up this issue. The conditions are where they could add that accessible parking was required or a rideshare drop-off space. Director Thomas discussed how informative and helpful the meeting with the Commission of Disabled People had been. Chair Soules was happy to see the electrification element and agreed that it was important that they find a way to keep up with the need for more electricity. Commissioner Kohlstrand made a motion to approve the Draft Recommendation to the City Council and Commissioner Weitze seconded the motion. A vote was taken by a show of hands and the motion passed 5-0, Commissioner Rentschler had to leave the meeting before the vote. TC Meeting Minutes 9 July 28, 2021 | TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf |