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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 39 | expressed concern for members thinking the multi-family overlay is something specific with a set number; stated presentations have indicated the multi-family overlay can have a number of different unit sizes; he does not want staff to spin their wheels returning to Council with an unwanted recommendation; expressed support for policy direction being provided at the current and next Council meeting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated those not supportive of the multi-family overlay zoning are for single-family residential and suburban sprawl which does not seem to be environmentally advantageous for a City concerned with sea-level rise and rising groundwater. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for multi-family overlay as currently used; stated the amount of density can never be more than 30 units per acre without factoring in Density Bonus, or 36 units per acre with Density Bonus; noted multi-family overlay does not currently allow anything bigger than the stated units; 30 units per acre is sufficient in meeting State law. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated in order to get to 5,300 units and meet the criteria outlined by Councilmember Daysog, staff will then need to spread the multi-family overlay over much larger areas of the City; there is a benefit in being flexible with the matter; noted the multi-family overlay will need to increase above 30 units per acre should the City have 5,300 unit allocation; setting a cap of 30 units per acre now sets an unintended consequence of applying the overlay to larger areas through the City; recommended Council remain flexible on the matter and let the planning process play out; stated having 30 units per acre is viable however, the citizens may want to concentrate the units in specific locations. *** (21-458) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Councilmember Daysog is out of speaking time; questioned whether Councilmembers should be set back at nine minutes of speaking time; noted those that have held time will not receive an increase, the time set will be at nine minutes. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of adding five minutes of speaking time to all Councilmembers. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned whether Council wants to commit to adopting a Housing Element in compliance with State law with the understanding that the matter will return for fine tuning at a later date. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the potential density for multi-family overlay should the units surpass 30 per acre. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |