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CityCouncil | 2015-09-01 | 17 | 374 Stated the project has improved; expressed support for the addition of the CC&R requirement: Andrew Warner, Applicant (City Ventures). In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry regarding density bonus, Mr. Warner responded a 1/2 mile radius walking distance to services shows the project is a great place for density; the Chamber of Commerce and business association agreed to having more houses in the project; there are great transportation opportunities; the project area is where Alameda should have more density and City Ventures wanted to get the most density as possible; the number of overall units was reduced from 58 to 52; the Housing Element predicted 53 homes. Mayor Spencer inquired what the breakdown of bedrooms are in the project, to which Mr. Warner responded there are four homes that have two bedrooms each, and the rest are a mix of three to four bedrooms. The City Planner stated the parking code has existed and been in use in Alameda for a long time; the code was not created specifically for the project; exceptions were not made for the project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be opportunities to park on the Clement Street frontage, to which Mr. Warner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated he would like to address the neighbors' concerns about keeping as many trees as possible, and keep the bike path all the way to Clement Street. The City Planner stated Council is not approving architecture or the final street tree plan tonight; the Planning Board still has to do the public process and approvals at a future meeting. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Mr. Warner responded the affordable units will be interspersed throughout the development, and will look like the market rate homes. Discussed the CC&Rs requiring cars be parked in garages; discussed the importance of enforcement: Ginni Dofflemyer, Alameda. Expressed support for the development and the developer; outlined the need for housing; urged approval: Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team. Discussed the need for housing; expressed support for the project: Karen Bey, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-01.pdf |