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CityCouncil | 2017-06-20 | 13 | ordinance, the Planning Services Manager stated the plans will still go through a review process for ministerial review: staff would still review plans; under State law, the City has 120 days to take action; plans would be reviewed against the City's adopted design review manual and design guidelines; the ministerial process does not require notification to the neighborhood. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry about the percentage of coverage and non-permeable surfaces, the Planning Services Manager stated not more than 60% of the lot can be covered. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated ADUs are a valuable source of housing; the smaller footprint of the ADUs might be more affordable for people; not every homeowner will build the same size ADU; she supports the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella stated in certain scenarios the design review will still be triggered and require HAB review; she is concerned about the clarity of the language on page 7, Subsection B, which reads: "subordinate relative to the footprint;" Subsection A regarding detached units states 60% of permeable sources; the 60% requirement is not included for attached units; requested clarification. The Planning Services Manager responded the maximum aggregate lot coverage of 60% applies to both scenarios, whether adding on to the back of the house, attached ADU or a separate cottage. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why the 60% language is not listed under detached. The Planning Services Manager responded staff would make the clarifying change to apply 60% to both attached and detached ADUs. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how subordinate does the footprint need to be to still allow for 60% of permeable surfaces. The Planning Services Manager responded said detail would be resolved during the design review process; stated the footprint of the ADU should not be larger than the primary dwelling. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether 60% of the surface would still have to be permeable, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella stated the footprint is capped at 50% of the floor space, but not more than 1,200 square feet or whichever is less; stated the "whichever is less" language addresses a lot of the concerns; a lot of different scenarios will trigger the design review process; she is willing to support the ordinance. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Vice Mayor Vella's question was answered regarding the 60% language. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf |