pages: CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2017-07-05 | 8 | proposed ordinance, staff would have the discretion to determine if a cinder block ADU would be appropriate using the City's design review manual. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on whether or not a design review would be needed for all ADUs. The Planning Services Manager responded there is still an architectural review process; stated the difference with the design review manual review is there is public notice, but no appeal process. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft read an email from the Planning Services Manager which referenced the cities of Berkeley and Oakland allowing ADUs up to 75% of the existing floor area; stated Alameda is limiting the ADUs to no more than 50% of the floor area; inquired why the language in the proposed ordinance regarding materials is permissive and not mandatory. The Planning Services Manager responded there are different standards for different situations; stated staff uses adjacent buildings to set a standard for how ADUs should look. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what type of design review would be required to have an ADU built in the front yard. The Planning Services Manager responded the proposed language states the ADU needs to mimic the existing main building. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether setback requirements still apply, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff will review the design of the building behind the proposed ADU. The Planning Services Manager responded staff will always review adjacent properties. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what the language: "must be subordinate to the footprint" means. The Planning Services Manager responded subordinate means smaller; the maximum size requirement states an ADU cannot be more than 50% of the footprint. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether a 1,200 square foot ADU could be built if the total square footage of a building is 2,400, but the ground floor is 1,200 square feet, and the property has enough permeable square footage and surfaces. The Planning Services Manager responded in the negative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-05.pdf |