pages: CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf, 23
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CityCouncil | 2009-10-20 | 23 | be decided administratively, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. The Planning Services Manager stated the proposed ordinance would require that a project requesting a density bonus to go before the Planning Board. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the density bonus ordinance waivers match the State requirement, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan inquired how other cities handle density bonus ordinances. The Planning Services Manager responded some cities have adopted density bonus ordinances; stated other cities rely upon State regulations; some cities include more concessions and incentives in an ordinance, some have less. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the default is the State's ordinance; cities have the option to tailor a density bonus ordinance. The Planning Services Manager stated the City is better off adopting its own community regulations. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan inquired how the density bonus has been handled in the past; stated the Collin's case was not approved. The City Attorney stated the case is still under litigation. The Planning Services Manager stated a new Collin's application requests a density bonus; the previous application was denied based on other findings not related to density bonus. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the City would be safeguarded with the new density bonus. The Planning Services Manager responded the Collin's project has a variety of issues; stated that he does not think the proposed density bonus ordinance would be the determining factor; issues revolve around open space and lot layout. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether an application has been submitted and whether the new proposal fits within the density bonus ordinance. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission October 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf |