pages: CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 7 | Urged Council to make the design review process a requirement for ADUs; stated the addition of ADU's offers many benefits for the people of Alameda: Alexandra Saikley, Saikley Architects. Stated the issue is lack of parking; there should be a requirement for off street parking for ADUs: Donna Heagan, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the 1,200 square foot maximum. The Planning Services Manager responded that the State law sets the maximum of 1,200 square feet for an ADU; stated the requirement is less than 50% of the existing floor area of the main dwelling; in order to build a 1,200 square foot ADU, a house must be 2,400 square feet. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the total of the first and second floor add up to 2,400 square feet or if the 1,200 square foot maximum is the total footprint of the lot. The Planning Services Manager responded the total floor area; the gross floor area, not the footprint. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the percentage of lot coverage. The Planning Services Manager responded the footprint of the ADU and the footprint of the main building, including any impervious surfaces, cannot be more than 50% of the total lot area. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether an ADU has a limit to the number of stories. The Planning Services Manager responded detached ADUs must be one story, no taller than 15 feet to the peak of the roof and walls not more than 10 feet tall. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a cinder block dwelling would be allowed. The Planning Services Manager responded under the current language if a home is made of cinder block, then the ADU must be made of cinder block; the proposed language allows more flexibility. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there are cinder block homes in Alameda. The Planning Services Manager responded there might be a few; stated under the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |