Resolution 12287CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 12287
AMENDING THE ALAMEDA GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM
AND FOR 2329 BUENA VISTA AVENUE (GPA-91-330)
WHEREAS, an application was made on October 17, 1991 by Edward
T. and Carol L. Simas for John K.H. and Edna Y.F. Ho, requesting
a General Plan Amendment, GPA-91-330, which would amend the land
use designation on the General Plan Diagram for, Assessor's Parcel
71-199-19, also known as 2329 Buena Vista Avenue, totalling 8675
square feet (referred to hereinafter as the Ho property), from
"Medium-Density Residential" to "Community Commercial" as shown on
Exhibit "B" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Ho property is located within the boundaries of
the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project and designated as
Medium-Density Residential; and
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to WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a public hearing on the
I—Negative Declaration and GPA 91-330 on March 23, 1992, and has
examined pertinent maps, drawings, and documents and determined
s > Negative Declaration IS-91-330 to be adequate in addressing the
--environmental impacts for the General Plan Amendment 91-330 and
forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation for adoption
of the Negative Declaration, and recommended denial of GPA 91-330;
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WHEREAS, on June 3, 1992, the City Council held a public
hearing to consider the Negative Declaration, GPA 91-330, and
related appeal of the Planning Board's denial of a Use Permit for
a car wash and examined pertinent maps, drawing, documents, the
Planning Board's recommendation, and the Council staff report for
the June 3, 1992 hearing; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1992, the City Council adopted a
resolution approving the Negative Declaration for GPA 91-330 and
the Use Permit for a car wash on this site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined, based on the public
hearing and their consideration of all information before them,
that GPA 91-330 should be approved, made a motion of intent to
approve GPA 91-330, and directed staff to prepare the necessary
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the following findings:
1. The General Plan Amendment 91-330 .would not be
inconsistent with the policies of the General Plan set
out in the following paragraphs for the reasons stated:
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Maintain and enhance the residential environment of
Alamedals neighborhoods (Policy 2.4.a). GPA 91-330
is not inconsistent with this policy because
redevelopment of the subject parcel for commercial
use would not result in a commercial encroachment
into a residential neighborhood. Rather, it would
"square off" the boundary between the Park Street
business district and the residentially developed
parcels of the 2300 block of Buena Vista Avenue. The
proposed project design would not detract from the
character of the neighborhood and its environment.
To the extent feasible, conserve housing located in
areas that have been zoned for commercial or
industrial use (Policy 2.4.b). GPA 91-330 is not
inconsistent with this policy because a mitigation
measure has been included in the approve Negative
Declaration which requires the applicant to continue
with its present efforts to relocate the existing
house to another location in Alameda in order to
retain the existing unit. The applicant is also
required under a second mitigation measure to comply
with the Affordable Housing Fee Ordinance standards,
which would require the applicant to pay a fee that
would be applied towards the development of
affordable units within the City.
Where a suitable residential environment can be
created, give priority to housing on land to be
developed or redeveloped in order to meet the
quantified objectives of the Housing Element (Policy
2.4.c). GPA 91-330 is not inconsistent with this
policy because given the existing development
Pattern of this particular neighborhood and its
location on a truck route adjoining the Park Street
business district, the attributes of the subject
parcel suggest that it is more suitable for
conversion to commercial use than retention for
housing.
Protect and restore Alameda's outstanding
residential architecture of all periods and styles
(Policy 2.4.f). GPA 91-330 is not inconsistent with
this policy because the existing residence has been
substantially altered from its original design. The
Historical Advisory Board has determined that the
residence has no historical significance. The
subject property is not considered an example of
outstanding residential architecture.
control nonresidential development on sites
adjoining residential neighborhoods to minimize
nuisances (Policy 2.4.h). GPA 91-330 is not
inconsistent with this policy because as modified
by the mitigation measures, included in the approved
Negative Declaration, the design of the proposed gas
station redevelopment including a car wash will
minimize nuisances to the adjoining neighborhood to
a level of insignificance.
2. The General Plan Amendment 91 -330 would be supportive of
the following policies of the General Plan, which state
that the City should:
* Provide enough retail business and services space
to enable Alameda to realize its full retail sales
potential (Policy 2.5.a).
* Revitalize Alameda's historic downtown shopping
districts on Park Street and Webster Street while
maintaining their small -city scale.
WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that the gas
station /car wash would be inconsistent with the Medium- Density
Residential Use designation specified by the Redevelopment Land Use
Map, of the Community Improvement Plan for the Business and
Waterfront Improvement Project but that subject to meeting City
standards and requirements, an amendment to the Community
Improvement Plan would be supported because the proposed commercial
use is consistent with adopted goals of the Community Improvement
Plan for the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed General Plan
Amendment 91-330 will have no significant adverse effect on the
welfare of the community:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alameda that
the Alameda General Plan Diagram is amended as follows:
The land use designation of the property at 2329 Buena Vista Avenue
is changed from "Medium Density Residential" to "Community
Commercial" as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM
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City of Alameda
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the
City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the 7th day of
July , 1992, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Lucas, Roth and President
Withrow - 3.
NOES: Councilmembers Arnerich and Camicia - 2.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 8th day of July , 1992.
Diane b. Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda