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CityCouncil | 2019-11-05 | 11 | (19-607) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Zoning Ordinance) to Streamline Design Review for Small Residential Additions, Window Replacements, and Green Roofs, Update Work/Live Ordinance Requirements, Update Lot Line Adjustment Procedures, and Make Other Miscellaneous Administrative, Technical, and Clarifying Amendments, as Recommended by the Planning Board. Introduced. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for the switch in parking related to development standards; questioned whether Council would allow discreet discretion in requesting staff to look into parking requirements citywide; stated the City Attorney has indicated the direction is permissible. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the item; stated more housing is needed; inquired how to consider the impact on schools, if work-live studios include families with children. The Planning Services Manager responded State laws address the impact; stated the issue emphasizes the term work in work-live; there are strict limitations on the living aspect; the amendments further reinforce work spaces; the spaces are not intended for large families. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there has been a shift toward tiny homes; it is realistic to think that some children might be part of these homes. The Planning Services Manager stated the units will have to keep valid business licenses; the restrictions set in place are tailored to those that run a business out of the space. Councilmember Daysog stated when the ordinance was created, the emphasis was on work, not live; the emphasis is listed in 1,000 square feet of work space; the standard is being reduced to 500 square feet of work space; inquired whether a variance or special use permit could be obtained when there is a request to lower the work space from 1,000 to 500 square feet. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the minimum work requirement of 500 square feet also reduces the living space. Councilmember Daysog stated the smaller units are turning from work-live to live-work and begin to undermine Measure A. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for live-work options; stated the idea has been explored previously at Alameda Point with Building 8. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 November 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-05.pdf |