pages: CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf, 25
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CityCouncil | 2009-10-20 | 25 | Mayor/Chair Johnson stated a clear, defined application process is needed; a determination should be made as to whether the project would qualify for a density bonus first; a higher burden would be placed on the developer because economic feasibility needed to be provided. louncilmember/Commissioner Gilmore stated a developer would have to know project details, which would be included in the application. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the developer could submit plans simultaneously. Councilmember/Commissioner Gilmore inquired whether an applicant would need to provide economic feasibility data when a density bonus is presented to the Planning Board. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff would need to provide documentation proving that the project is not economically feasible. The Planning Services Manager continued with the presentation. In response to Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan's inquiry regarding the Housing Element, the Planning Services Manager stated the Housing Element has been conditionally certified by the State; staff is working with the State to achieve some type of approval ; one requirement of the conditionally approved Housing Element is that the City adopt a density bonus ordinance. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated there is no assurance that the City would receive a certified Housing Element from the State if a density bonus is adopted. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan inquired how long the State's density bonus ordinance has been around, to which the Planning Services Manager responded since 1979. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the reason the City does not have a fully certified Housing Element is because the State wants the City to plan where to put units that would have been built at the former Naval base. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan inquired what role Economic Development would play in obtaining funding. The Interim City Manager/Executive Director responded the 20% Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission October 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf |