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CityCouncil | 2015-12-15 | 6 | 540 The Planning Services Manager responded the Harbor Bay units are in a planned development; stated building a second unit would be difficult based on the topography of the neighborhood. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the ordinance allows internal or external second units, to which the Planning Services Manager responded the ordinance allows for both. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether internal second units refers to people raising roofs, to which the Planning Services Manager responded someone raising a roof would be subject to design review. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether staff is asking Council to allow an internal unit to be added to a home. The Planning Services Manager responded the current ordinance already allows for an internal unit to be added to a home; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there was a way to enforce using the driveway for two cars so that one car would not end up parking on the street. The Planning Services Manager responded in the negative; stated there is no way to enforce parking; continued the presentation. In response to Vice Mayor Matarrese's inquiry regarding affordable housing incentives, the Planning Services Manager stated the matter can be reviewed; noted monitoring would be needed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about Santa Cruz's ordinance, to which the Planning Services Manager responded the ordinance is nationally recognized and generates an average of 17 units per year; outlined Santa Cruz's program. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated a board oversees compliance; inquired how the program is funded. The Planning Services Manager responded that he believes Santa Cruz has outside funding. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the rent cap refers to low income housing, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Planning Services Manager stated the rent cap would remain in place until the unit is removed; continued the presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the ordinance would sunset, to which the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-15.pdf |