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CityCouncil | 2015-12-15 | 10 | 544 or 10%; stated that she supports requiring three parking spaces, but would agree to go to two independent spaces if the units were affordable or for a family member; noted a family member would probably not pay market rate; expressed concern over tandem parking; stated that she receives complaints about parking throughout the City; requested that the legal questions raised by AAPS be addressed when the matter returns to Council; stated that she would prefer the matter return to Council, rather than the Planning Board, in order to expedite approval; the 4,000 square foot lot size should be allowed for affordable or family member units, but is too small for market rate; 5,000 or 5,500 square feet should be required for market rate units; that she supports the staff recommendation regarding one story; requested an explanation of distance from the main house. The Planning Services Manager stated the 20 foot setback is difficult to accommodate; 6 feet is alignment with Fire and Safety Codes. Mayor Spencer inquired whether adjacent property owners would receive notification; stated that she would like neighbors to receive notification since the requirements are being lessened. The Planning Services Manager responded notice is not required for properties which meet the checklist. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like neighbors notified if the number of parking spaces are reduced. The Planning Services Manager stated said notification requirement is in the ordinance. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like the ordinance to have clearer check boxes, similar to Piedmont and Santa Cruz; that she supports more units being affordable, but neighbors should receive notice since there will be greater impacts; housing for a family member or affordable units should be deed restricted in perpetuity; the property owner should have to return to the City to change the unit to market rate. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated deed restricted units for a family member would require the new owner to have a family member move in if the property is sold. Mayor Spencer responded the unit could be used for a family member or as affordable housing. The City Attorney stated the City cannot limit the use to a family member, but can limit the unit to being affordable. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the unit could be considered affordable if the family member is not paying market rate. The City Planner responded the Council has provided sufficient direction; stated staff Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-15.pdf |