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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 32 | The Community Development Director responded the proposed project has a 15% universal design requirement; Catellus has committed to adding the accessible shower to ensure that the 15% of the units will be universal design. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Mayor Spencer is requesting higher than 15%. The Community Development Director responded 15% was negotiated with Catellus; Council can ask about increasing the universal design requirement. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council can require 30% universal design. The Community Development Director responded there is an existing Development Agreement (DA); Catellus does not have to comply with subsequent changes. Mayor Spencer stated Catellus is asking for an amendment. The Community Development Director responded Catellus is asking for an amendment to the Master Plan; stated staff negotiated 15% universal design units. Mayor Spencer inquired since whether staff could have required 30% universal design since Catellus is asking for an additional 400 homes. The Community Development Director responded staff negotiated and the proposal is the end result. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Catellus is refusing to do the 100% visit-ability and 30% universal design, which is what the Commission on Disability Issues is requesting. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Tom Marshall, Catellus, responded Catellus has to make the project feasible. Mayor Spencer stated serving the disabled in the community is important. Mr. Marshall stated the developer is aware of the question and cannot support the request. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the developer is going to set a price range on the units. The Community Development Director responded the 10% affordable by design would not be deed restricted; stated staff is not recommending the units be deed restricted. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the developer is willing to commit to the non-single family homes being limited to 55 and over. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |