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CityCouncil | 2015-12-15 | 7 | 541 Planning Services Manager responded the ordinance would be reviewed as part of the annual Housing Element update; in addition, Council could direct review after one year. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City would receive any benefits from including second units within the Housing Element. The Planning Services Manager responded any units created count towards the City's Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA); stated the second unit ordinance does not benefit the affordable criteria because the units are not deed restricted; units could count as affordable if the ordinance is amended to include deed restrictions. Councilmember Daysog noted the City of Piedmont's incentive is for a period of 10 years. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how staff created the estimate. The Planning Services Manager responded the number of eligible lots would increase from 400 units, which has created half a unit annually, to 3,900 units, which would equate to 15 units annually; in addition, every year 10 to 15 customers make an inquiry about second units. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the units would occur mostly in the R-1 [residential] neighborhoods, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; noted multi-family neighborhoods have different requirements. Expressed support for the second unit ordinance so that he can create a second unit for his mother to watch his children and have her own kitchen; stated there is not enough senior housing: Alvin Lau, Alameda. Stated that he is in support of the ordinance; Council holds to key to creating housing: Doyle Saylor, Alameda Renters Coalition. Expressed concern over the presentation slides being slightly misleading and owners not being given adequate notice: Steve Aced. Stated that he is in favor of the ordinance; he knows people who are having trouble finding adequate housing; expressed support for tandem parking spaces; discussed square foot requirements: Dennis Owens, Alameda. Thanked staff and the Planning Board; stated there are a lot of advantages; young people are going without cars; the number of units do not justify making it affordable housing: Bill Smith, Alameda. Stated Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) is generally in support; details and issues need to be worked out; expressed concern over costs for new buildings being prohibitive; stated ground floor units would be more affordable: Jim Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-15.pdf |