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PlanningBoard | 2009-03-09 | 6 | President Kohlstrand recommended review of the text and tables in the document to ensure consistency throughout. She noticed the change in income levels on page IV-9 4a for Alameda residents and asked staff to review for accuracy. Staff responded that all numbers in the document will be reviewed for accuracy. President Kohlstrand referred to page IV-13 table 4-10 and asked staff to check the numbers referred to in this section. She referred to page IV-17 table 4-13 and asked for an explanation for why the number of units is declining. Staff stated the numbers represent changes at the naval base. President Kohlstrand asked if there were any mobile homes in Alameda. Staff stated that there are no mobile home parks in Alameda but there are caretaker units on industrial properties. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft referred to page III-9 policy 2.a.vii (work/live units) analysis and recommendations, and asked if suggestions would be presented to the board at a future date. She referred to page III-17 2.e.iv action plan, and asked if any additional incentives were being proposed. Staff responded that the affordable housing fee is for new commercial or residential development. An applicant has the option to pay into a fund managed by Development Services. Staff intends to review the work/live ordinance and return to the Board with recommendations. President Kohlstrand referred to chapter V table V-1 page V-4. She stated that this section lists sites that can accommodate housing and asked staff to explain how unit counts were achieved and asked whether it is appropriate to reduce the number of units designated for the Island High site. Staff stated that mid-range numbers, 15 dwelling units per acre, were used for medium density residential areas. For the Island High site the amount of funding available was used to determine the minimum number of units. President Kohlstrand requested staff add a discussion in the footnote as to how the unit count for the Island High site was achieved and make it clear that the number is an estimate. Board member McNamara asked if there were other sites on the list that have been around as long as the Versailles site. She asked if it should be included since it has not been developed for about 30 years. Staff responded that the Housing Element law does not require that cities build units. It requires cities to make land available for units to be built. The Versailles site has the correct zoning and infrastructure to be included on the list. In response to a question by Board member McNamara, staff affirmed it is a clean site. Page 6 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2009-03-09.pdf |