pages: PlanningBoard/2008-07-28.pdf, 5
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PlanningBoard | 2008-07-28 | 5 | Christopher Buckley commented that he would prefer restrictive density bonus and secondary unit ordinances. He provided written comments to the Board. Eve Bach addressed the link between the Housing Element, density bonus, and secondary units. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. A discussion ensued between the Board, the consultant, and staff regarding the process and focus for review. In response to an inquiry by the Board, staff stated that during discussions with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), it was communicated that the timeline for developing housing at Alameda Point was not within the City's control. During the prior Housing Element update, the City appealed the number of units that were allocated by ABAG, but the appeal was denied. The State Department of Housing and Community Development is responsible for certifying the City's Housing Element and determining whether the City is in compliance. Information presented at the Housing Element forum will become part of the Housing Element. A non-compliant Housing Element affects the City's ability to apply for State housing and transportation funds. A discussion ensued between the Board and staff regarding options for fulfilling the City's housing requirements. Dyana Anderly advised the Board that State regulations are specific and specify that a project with five or more units shall be granted a density bonus. The Board agreed that an allowance for multi-unit structures should be considered as an incentive. The Board considered the following regarding additional concessions or incentives: Consider increased building height = no Consider reduced street standards = no Consider on street parking = no Consider elimination of landscaping on local streets = no Consider elimination of common open space requirements for dwelling units located within 1/4 mile of parks = yes Consider elimination of private open space requirements = yes Consider reduced minimum lot setbacks = yes Consider reduced minimum building separation requirements = yes, from 20ft to 15 ft. Consider reduction in the curb return radius = yes Consider priority processing = yes Consider approval of mixed use zoning in conjunction w/the Residential Dev = no Consider drafting the Density Bonus ordinance in a manner that provides incentives for housing on upper commercial buildings in the Park St and Webster St districts = yes Page 5 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2008-07-28.pdf |