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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 15 | Stated that she does not support the Planning Board recommendation; she would like to see local control; the matter will not solve the housing problem; discussed an owner-occupied triplex; urged Council vote against the recommendation: Michelle Morgan, Alameda. Urged Council to limit units to four per split lot and 800 square feet; stated more housing should be provided for people being squeezed out; the units will provide lower cost rental units; discussed real estate websites offering services related to SB 9: Birgitt Evans, Alameda. Stated that she is concerned about the interpretation of the intention of SB 9; the City should slow down policy implementation; expressed support for a limit of four units per lot split and 800 square feet on ADUs; stated the limits ensure green space is preserved; she would like more community input before a new policy is adopted; expressed concern about effects on schools, Police, parking and infrastructure; discussed electric car charging and the Oakland-Alameda Access Project: Therese Hall, Alameda. Stated that he is opposed to the ordinance as proposed; the matter is concerning; central Alameda parking is congested; expressed concern about rush to approve an ordinance; stated that he shares fears that developers will take advantage of homeowners: Matt Reid, Alameda. Stated the new law creates infrastructure problems; expressed concern about Council planning to purchase distressed and foreclosed properties to build ADUs; questioned the maximum population that can safely be evacuated from the Island; urged Council to have the City Attorney push back legislation which endangers the general population and visitors: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Expressed support for capping the number of units on a lot; stated the ordinance is premature; she supports capping the amount at four units and 800 square feet; expressed concern about parking; outlined her ability to put ten units on her lot; stated height restrictions have not been mentioned: Margaret Hall, Alameda. Expressed support for the Planning Board recommendation; urged Council to move forward; stated two of the biggest problems being faced in the area are the lack of housing and climate change; increasing the density of the R1 district addresses both problems; discussed impacts: Denyse Trepanier, Alameda. Urged Council not to be more permissive than SB 9; stated the City can loosen rules at a later time using the Housing Element process; expressed concern about a piecemeal approach to the R1 district; discussed informational notices, building setback language, waiving zoning standards, side yard setbacks and deed restrictions: Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS). Discussed tenants reacting to building ADUs; stated that she has not heard much about how tenants would be effected: Leslie Carter, Alameda. Stated that she supports the proposals made by AAPS; urged Council to limit the maximum number of units on a 1,200 square foot lot to four, rather than ten; stated allowing ten units goes beyond SB 9 requirements; discussed Measure Z and limiting density; urged Council to vote no on the Planning Board recommendation: Elizabeth Greene, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 15 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |