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PlanningBoard | 2006-08-14 | 5 | Vice President Cook recognized the traffic problems, and believed that Public Works would be able to find a way to mitigate them. She supported this project, and believed that it would be an asset to the community. She had been a previous volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and supported the pride of ownership it created. She was not concerned about adding CC&Rs to this site. Member Kohlstrand supported this project, and was reluctant to put additional burdens on this parcel, particularly for parking. She noted that this project already met Code in that regard. She would like to see The staff report noted that the City would like continuous sidewalks for trash traffic removal and she also felt they should be there for pedestrians to use. She added that the lots were so small that she believed it would be difficult to get all the landscaping in. Member Ezzy Ashcraft supported this project, but did not find the designs to be attractive. She did not believe they blended well with the rest of the community. She did not see any mention of green building elements in this report, and hoped that it would be included. President Lynch inquired whether the Board wished to add Member Kohlstrand's request about continuous sidewalks and landscaping to the conditions. Mr. Garrison noted that would be agreeable. M/S Kohlstrand/Cook and unanimous to add continuous sidewalks and landscaping to the conditions of approval. AYES - 6 (Cunningham absent); NOES - 0; ABSTAIN - 0 In response to an inquiry by Member Ezzy Ashcraft regarding the explanation of the cost delta for the project, Mr. Craig Meltzner, contract project manager for Alameda Development Corporation, noted that the City funds were actually writing down the total development cost of the project. The actual production cost of the units would be in excess of $400,000 each, and that the City funds would write down the costs to make them affordable to the targeted groups. The very low income units will sell below $200,000; the low income units will sell at $225,000, and the moderate income units will sell at $300,000. The total development costs would reflect the market conditions, before the application of the City funds. Ms. Soto noted that Habitat would bring their donations, volunteers and equity into the project to fund the other portion of the project. Mr. Jim Bergdahl, housing development director for Habitat for Humanity, East Bay, noted that the community can help by donating building materials to the project. With respect to green building elements, they had been using sustainable features in recent projects, including PV panels for all eight panels units and advanced framing techniques. He noted that durability was part of sustainability, and they did not use cheap materials. In response to an inquiry by Member Kohlstrand regarding maintenance, Mr. Bergdahl replied that Planning Board Minutes Page 5 August 14, 2006 | PlanningBoard/2006-08-14.pdf |