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CityCouncil | 2015-02-17 | 7 | Councilmember Daysog stated apartments are not suitable for large families; that he prefers housing which would accommodate large size families. Ms. Mandolini stated one third of the housing would be required to be three bedrooms. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Eden Housing will have their own architects and designers sync up with the developer. Ms. Mandolini responded in the affirmative; stated Eden Housing works very closely with the developer; architects will design in concert with the developer team so the built environment will be seamless. Mayor Spencer inquired whether townhomes or single-family homes will be built. Ms. Mandolini responded in the affirmative; stated some townhomes and single-family homes will be built; Eden Housing is building 16% of low and very-low income housing. Mayor Spencer inquired whether senior age is 55 or 62. Ms. Mandolini responded senior age depends on the City's preference; stated Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding creates a cut off at 62 and the California tax credit program has a minimum threshold of 55. Mayor Spencer stated she would like to see both scenarios. Councilmember Daysog stated a person attending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) meeting argued for affordable housing for seniors starting at age 55; there is an indication of demand in the community and a mix would be good. Ms. Mandolini stated Eden Housing is open to either possibility but HUD funding requires age 62. David Israel, BAR Architects, continued the Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the proposed ferry terminal is not shown on any diagrams, to which Mr. Israel responded because the ferry terminal is outside of Site A. April Phillips, BAR Architects, continued the presentation. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is concerned there is too much dead space; inquired whether the plan contemplates having the buildings much closer to the water; inquired the distance between Building 5 and the water's edge. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-17.pdf |