pages: CityCouncil/2005-01-04.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2005-01-04 | 8 | Opponents (Opposed to appeal) : Raymond A. Pacovsky, Sr., Alameda; Raymond S. Pacovsky, Jr., Alameda, and Barbara Kerr, Alameda. Mayor Johnson stated the initiation of construction without permits makes the permitting process difficult; inquired whether the Appellant informed the Planning Board that the structure was over his property line. The Appellant responded in the negative; stated that the structure is well within the property line; the structure was moved 2 inches inward from the original garage. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired how tall the spa was from the floor of the deck to the top of the spa, to which the Appellant responded three and a half feet at the most. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the Planning staff recommended dropping the deck approximately 12 inches; inquired whether the 12 inches would equate to two steps. The Appellant stated that he would need to put in three steps to lower the deck 12 inches. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether accommodating his wife was part of the reason for having the deck the same level as the house. The Appellant responded that his wife has had two back surgeries and three hip replacements; stairs are difficult for her. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated there is a two-foot hop to get into the spa which appears to be more difficult to navigate than the stairs out of the house. Mayor Johnson stated that one of the reasons for deck height limits is because high decks and spas are an intrusion into neighbors' backyards inquired how the footprint of the original garage was established. The Supervising Planner responded that the Appellant submitted plans in 1991 for foundation work at the front of the house which indicate that there is a separation between the back of the house; the then existing garage did not seem to be as close as the current plans show. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Appellant put siding on the neighbors' structures, to which the Appellant responded that he put sheet metal up to prevent rotting. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 January 4, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-01-04.pdf |