pages: CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf, 27
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CityCouncil | 2009-10-20 | 27 | Mayor/Chair Johnson stated a developer could request additional units [above the limit] because less money would be made on smaller units. The City Attorney/Legal Counsel stated a developer does not get extra units under State law; State law has certain absolutes the ordinance provides an application process if a developer requests an incentive, concession, or waiver; the matter would be presented to the Planning Board; the Planning Board would have to make certain findings if the incentive, concession, or waiver is denied. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the ordinance should be amended to include comments. Vice Mayor/Commissioner deHaan stated the Collin's plan did not have setbacks; that he is interested in reviewing the new plan. The City Attorney/Legal Counsel stated projects would still have to go through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process even with a density bonus, concession, or waiver request; part of the CEQA process could be preferred alternatives. In response to Councilmember/Commissioner Tam's inquiry, the City Attorney/Legal Counsel stated State density bonus law pre-empts local agency zoning and development regulations and is specifically applicable to Charter cities; the State density bonus law trumps the City's Measure A requirements; developing a City density bonus ordinance allows the City to articulate a multi-family configuration prohibited under Measure A as a waiver, not a concessioni the findings are more stringent for a waiver. Mayor/Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents: (In favor of ordinance) : Jamie Keating, Trailhead Ventures, LLC; Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) ; Kathy Moehring, West Alameda Business Association (WABA) . Opponents (Not in favor or ordinance) : Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr; Patsy Paul, Alameda. ; Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society; Corinne Lambden, Alameda; There being no further speakers, Mayor/Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Following Former Councilmember Kerr's comments, Mayor/Chair Johnson Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission October 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf |