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CityCouncil | 2022-03-01 | 13 | The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded he over-generalized; stated housing includes four categories: very low, low, moderate and market rate; the unit breakdown was 33% very low, 30% low, 30% moderate and the remaining percentage were market rate; the breakdown is a result of ADU builds being used for family members, not deed restrictions. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the Planning, Building and Transportation Department charges fees for SB 9 units or ADUs. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded ADUs are exempt from the Citywide Development Impact Fee (DIF); stated deed restricted, affordable units are also exempt from fees. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether SB 9 units would incur permit fees, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog requested clarification about the issue of applying the ordinance to residential district areas. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated AAPS suggested that residential districts with an associated overlay, such as Harbor Bay Isle, do not fall under State law; it is risky to take the position that an overlay will exempt the City; Harbor Bay Isle does not have many second units since newer developments have smaller back yards; the same instance occurs in the Bayport region; most second units are built in older residential neighborhoods. Stated the ordinance fits with the recommendation and understanding of SB 9; expressed support for 1,200 square foot units and for removing the cap; expressed concern about pitting SB 9 units against ADUs; stated deed restrictions on SB 9 units could create favor toward ADUs: Zac Bowling, East Bay YIMBY. Questioned whether four units on a lot would all be detached or a combination of attached and detached; urged the square footage for SB 9 units be capped at 900 square feet; stated 1,200 square foot units are not affordable by design; units under 1,000 square feet are more affordable: Karen Miller, Alameda. Urged Council to adopt the AAPS recommendations and consider limiting new units to 800 square feet, maintaining height limits and requiring that one SB 9 unit be deed restricted; discussed a new sea-level rise report; urged staff to review the report; expressed support for Council addressing whether ADUs will be allowed as AirBNB rentals: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Stated that he disagrees with staff and State regulators; the City should require a report from Alameda's Emergency Operations Officer related to safe evacuation volume; Alameda does not have enough electricity for existing infrastructure or a safe way to evacuate its population in emergencies; expressed concern about allowing people to create policies which do not address evacuation needs: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Discussed the AAPS letter; urged Council to adopt a revised ordinance with proposed modifications; expressed support for noticing related to SB 9 construction projects and for limiting SB 9 preemption of local development standards; stated the draft ordinance applies the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2022 11 | CityCouncil/2022-03-01.pdf |