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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 10 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether if someone could build a modular ADU on Grand Street. The Planning Services Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City ordinance could require more design review than is currently being proposed; and whether more homes would be allowed to build ADUs without design review. The Planning Services Manager responded design review by staff always occurs; stated if the proposed design meets the ordinance guidelines, there will not be the procedural design review process, which requires public notification; stated the City could insert a design review process. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City could require public notice for all proposed ADUs 600 square feet and over and still be in compliance with State law. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated that would be reverting back to the current ordinance. Mayor Spencer inquired whether said requirement would still be in compliance with the State law. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what the cost is between a publicly noticed design review versus an internal staff design review. The Planning Services Manager responded if the requirements are not met, a project would require a use permit, which is $1,600, and design review, which is also $1,600. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff considers permeable surfaces and the setbacks as part of the design review process, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the City can require an affordability restriction. The Planning Services Manager responded any requirement regarding affordability would be considered burdensome; stated if the City introduces requirements that are not in the State legislation, there might be legal concerns. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether someone with an old dwelling behind their home could come to the City with a proposal to convert it into an ADU. The Planning Services Manager responded is could be possible if there is only the main Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |