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PlanningBoard | 2008-12-08 | 5 | Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if this information would be disclosed to future homebuyers. Staff responded affirmative. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to page 21 number 6 and asked how removal of two feet of soil beneath buildings would occur. Staff responded that if existing housing were demolished or roads were re-routed, structural demolition would occur, then two feet of soil would be removed. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft requested that it be made clear in this paragraph that buildings and hardscape would be demolished and not lifted. Staff advised the Board that an additional policy on fiscal neutrality would be added to the Plan. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft moved/Board member McNamara seconded the motion to approve the recommended amendments to the Community Reuse Plan for the North Housing Parcel with changes. The motion passed with the following voice vote - 4, Noes: 0, Absent: 3. 9-A. Second Unit Ordinance. Proposed amendment to the Alameda Municipal Code to allow attached or detached secondary housing units to be constructed on sites with a single-family dwelling. In compliance with State Secondary Housing Unit law, the proposed ordinance provides for the administrative review and approval of secondary units meeting the development standards contained in the code. Continued from November 24, 2008. (JB) Staff presented the report. Five changes were made to the ordinance since it was last presented to the Board. The changes were to provide for an aggregate lot coverage. Staff has recommended 60% aggregate lot coverage, sidewalks, parking spaces and driveways would be included. A minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet has been included. The principal place of residence of the building owner shall be either the principal residence or the second unit on the site. Creation of a second unit shall not involve any changes to existing street facing walls nor existing floor and roof elevations. Requirement for parking space for second unit and it must function independently of other parking spaces on the site. The location of the parking space must meet all requirements of parking space locations contained in the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC). Staff is concerned about defining principal place of residence as well as enforcement of the requirement that the building owner live in one of the residences. Staff requested feedback from the Board on the 60% lot coverage. Staff stated that the purpose of the Page 5 of 17 | PlanningBoard/2008-12-08.pdf |