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PlanningBoard | 2011-12-12 | 9 | Mr. Thomas replied that he is confident that staff will get the comments and complete the package for the first meeting in March. Board member Kohlstrand commended on the handout and she stated that it is important for the public to understand the density levels within Alameda and different types of development that occur outside of Alameda. She agreed with those who believe the process should move along quickly and she urged staff to engage with all community groups. She also asked staff if they identified locations for mobile homes. Jennifer Gastelum, replied that if there are mobile homes allowed in the City's zoning ordinance then staff would look into it. There is a list of things such as residential care facilities, second units, transitional housing, and more which staff must check off. Board member Kohlstrand asked if the state published a ratio outlining the number of homeless shelters required to serve a city's total population. Jennifer Gastelum, replied that there isn't a state wide ratio, but staff has come up with a number by meeting with local homeless advocates. The state generally wants to see how many acres of land are made available for a shelter. Board member Kohlstrand asked whether the housing element evaluates the City's jobs/housing balance and integrates an economic development strategy. Mr. Thomas responded to Linette Lee's density per acre statement, which forces the City to find lots of acreage. He further explained that the City is opting to create higher density in select parcels in order for some of the sites identified as residential to be zoned as commercial. Board member Kohlstrand asked staff about zoning Alameda Point. Mr. Thomas replied that the HCD made changes to state law where cities that overpromise land for residential purposes will be penalized. Therefore, if the City overpromises residential inventory the supply that was not made available for residential use will roll over to the next evaluation cycle. Thus, staff has not rezoned Alameda Point for cycle 2007-2014 for this reason. Board member Burton stated that the 29 units per acre threshold for density bonuses should be modified. Mr. Thomas clarified by explaining that the state does not consider the City's density bonus ordinance as a measure of density because the density bonus is a discretionary process. So, staff will zone select sites from the total 25 identified sites and allow the maximum number of units to be built on the parcel. Board member Burton stated that the City must have the conversation to amend Measure A in order to permit the maximum 30 units per acre and construct multi-family Draft Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 13 December 12, 2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-12-12.pdf |