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PlanningBoard | 2012-03-12 | 13 | acre or one unit for every 2,000 square feet of land. The relationship between state and local law began a couple years ago when the City Council with recommendation by the Board adopted the Density Bonus Ordinance. State law says every City must adopt a density bonus ordinance and must allow up to a 35% density over the maximum allowed by local general plan, charter, or ordinance and must grant waivers to any development standard that makes the project not possible to fit on the site with the density. Recently, the City Council approved a privately developed Boatworks Project (construction pending), which is a series of single-family homes, attached townhomes, and 26-unit multifamily apartment building. Thus, state law says the City has to provide multifamily somewhere and the City cannot prohibit such development throughout the City. Regarding the density, the City under state law must show how they can provide affordable housing. So, the City is including the 30 units per acre Multifamily Zoning Overlay to provide for the affordable housing component. He also noted that although the legal right permits the project, they would still come before the Planning Board for the design review (e.g. to review the shape of the building, building façade and parking configuration). Finally, in terms of the parking requirements, staff will continue to analyze and consider making changes to the language. Board member Henneberry stated those who were around when Measure A passed, which was a while ago, knew that the objective was to make sure Victorian houses were not torn down and replaced with apartment houses. Therefore, having that variance to the zoning ordinance does not conflict. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft recognized Board member Zuppan's concerns with public transit, but if the Board and staff are careful in planning developments that are within well-served corridors then it is a good safety factor. She agreed with Board member Knox White's comment about the former Chevy site and believes a residential development is less than ideal without public transit service. She noted that senior housing with shuttle service similar to Cardinal Point at Mariner Square is needed and the site is a great location because it's around the water. 9-B. Alameda Point Rezoning Public Workshop - The Planning Board will hold a public workshop to consider a initial proposals for zoning amendments at Alameda Point to conform the zoning regulations for the property to the policies, objectives, and standards for the property included in the City of Alameda General Plan and the City of Alameda Community Reuse Plan. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comments on the proposals. No final actions will be taken by the Planning Board on the proposals at this meeting. Jennifer Ott, Chief Operating Officer for Alameda Point, presented the Land Use, Zoning, and General Plan Amendments for Alameda Point. On February 13th, she came before the Board and for this meeting she presented more details about the amendments. She will subsequently come back with even more details until they receive final approval of the amendments in June. On March 24th, staff will go before City Council to present their recommendations. The idea is that staff is looking tot focus the development and the disposal of the property into residential and commercial areas by breaking it up into smaller pieces. She feels residential areas have a different strategy than the commercial Approved Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 23 March 12, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-03-12.pdf |