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PlanningBoard | 2006-05-08 | 8 | Ms. Pudell noted that the entryway to the homes was on the side elevation, so the residents would not exit directly into a parking space. Member Lynch noted that he supported the Housing Element policies, and complimented Ms. Pudell on her creative approach in applying them. He believed that when Housing Element policies were applied with respect to the regulatory body of HCD, looking at costs associated with median incomes, a publicly funded project may be maintained within a certain band. Privately funded projects such as this, they would increase in value. He suggested that the project be approved or disapproved on the merits of the project, not how it would impact Housing Element policies, either positively or adversely. In response to an inquiry by Member Ezzy Ashcraft regarding the size of the rear fenced private areas behind each dwelling, Ms. Pudell replied that Parcel 2 had a 180 square foot area, and Parcels 3 and 4 would have areas of ax 15 by 26 feet, or 396 square feet for each unit. Member Ezzy Ashcraft echoed the concerns expressed by the other Board Members, and had walked the neighborhood. She noted that the other multiple dwelling sites had more openness on their sites. Mr. Will Harrison, project designer, addressed President Cunningham's concern relating to the zero lot line between Lots 3 and 4, and noted that the intention was so there could be ownership of each individual unit. The double wall drawn on the floor plans has an airspace between them, through which the lot line runs. He noted that there would be no conflict if the project was developed in a clear and concise way; the applicant intended to encourage entry-level ownership or rental in Alameda. Vice President Cook noted that while Measure A worked well to protect Victorians, when it came to housing for regular people, it had become very difficult to find a way to provide the middle range of housing for people who don't meet affordability requirements, but cannot afford a million-dollar house. She believed this project met that need. President Cunningham noted that the site plan appeared to have very intense planning, but noted that when he visited the site, it appeared to be in character with the existing homes in the neighborhood. Ms. Pudell displayed the plans on the overhead to clarify that the portion of the lot behind 471 Pacific Avenue would remain open and vacant. M/S Cook/Kohlstrand to adopt Planning Board Resolution No. PB-06-18 to approve a Development Plan and Major Design Review approvals to establish a new single family home and two attached single-family homes in an existing R-4-PD (Neighborhood Residential Planned Development) district, and a Parcel Map approval to allow the Planning Board Minutes Page 8 May 8, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-05-08.pdf |