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CityCouncil | 2015-06-16 | 7 | 320 Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned about meeting the needs of the entire community; townhomes and condos are beyond median income; income level is just under the median for apartments. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Mr. Ernst explained the distribution segments and what will happen in the future; stated the next phase is design review; floor plans will be laid out; market studies will be updated; where there is too much or too little product, the team will determine the product mix design of the buildings. Mayor Spencer stated she is concerned the units that fall below Alameda's median income of $75,000 are the low and very low units. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated Alameda County's median income varies; Alameda's is about $65,000. Mayor Spencer inquired whether APP would continue to look at the community to figure out a way to help families with children continue to live in Alameda. Mr. Ernst responded in the affirmative; stated APP can and will look for ways to help retain families; the project is large enough to have a diversified project mix and different unit sizes; APP would like the project to serve new and existing Alamedans. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the condominium overlay, Mr. Ernst stated the option to convert apartments to condominiums is preserved if the opportunity arises; with success of Phase 1, there could be opportunity in Phase 2. Mayor Spencer inquired whether APP has given thought to supporting a transit similar to Emeryville's Emery Go Round, to which Mr. Ernst responded in the affirmative; stated that he hopes building the Site A infrastructure becomes a blueprint for other Alameda projects. Mayor Spencer stated houses should be made comfortable for all abilities, including aging; inquired what percentage of the houses would be universal design. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the design issue was coming back to Council, to which the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the Development Plan has universal design provisions. Mr. Ernst responded 100% of apartments, and a minimum of 10% of townhomes will be universal design. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Mr. Ernst stated senior housing is important and necessary; he does not think separate senior housing would be provided in Site A, but Council has the opportunity to do it. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 16, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-06-16.pdf |