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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 11 | unit and one other unit on the property; stated the proposal would need to meet all of the guidelines. Councilmember Matarrese stated design review can occur for every ADU, which provides a certain amount of protection; by right, anything up to 600 square feet requires a ministerial design review; anything larger than 600 square feet should require public notification and public input on the design review; anything visible from the street should be subject to design review. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft read from Government Code Section 65852.150; stated ADUs provide additional rental housing stock at a lower cost; the City Council and staff care about the appearance of Alameda; not just anyone can build an ADU, there are restrictions in place; she supports the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she has concerns with the 600 square foot limit; 600 square feet will not allow for universal design of an ADU to make it fully accessible; putting a 600 square foot limit punishes people who would like to care for family members or age in place; if the ADU is in the front or side yard, she would consider a limit under 1,200 square feet; she would not want to put the number too far below 1,000 square feet for public notice. Mayor Spencer asked Vice Mayor Vella to think about whether 750 square feet for requiring notice is sufficient. Councilmember Oddie stated that he feels comfortable with the City's current design standards and staff's ability; the City should not interfere with people and their property; he appreciates the input from AAPS; he supports the current ordinance the way it is written. Mayor Spencer stated that she cannot support the ordinance as written; she would like to require public notice to the neighbors at a lower square footage. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like the limit to require notice to be around 850 square feet; the architects she spoke to indicated 850 square feet would fit a universal design aspect. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the existing text of the ordinance, with amendment to have anything greater than 600 square feet require notice, and design review will be conducted regardless, if any ADU is visible from a public street; ADUs must meet the design guidelines. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether said changes can be made and still qualify for a second reading. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |