pages: PlanningBoard/2016-10-24.pdf, 6
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
PlanningBoard | 2016-10-24 | 6 | ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2858659&GUID=A4EF7EBF- EBF-4FC7-B578-1E63AE0E56C9&Options=&Search=&FullText=1 Board Member Sullivan asked if we have looked at starter homes and senior homes for middle class people, not just the rich and very poor. Staff Member Thomas explained what affordability levels would be included. He said they are working on designing projects that will have units that are available for households of all income levels by dictating the size of the units. Board Member Sullivan said that young families cannot live in one bedroom apartments and we need small starter single family homes. Staff Member Ott said 9% of the units would be deed restricted moderate income units. She said the flexibility of building heights and types will make it so that the market rate units are more affordable to middle income buyers. Board Member Curtis said that the boom market helps pay for the affordable housing now, but if the market changes direction, that will not work out for the people who paid top dollar for the market rate units. Staff Member Ott explained that the moderate income buyers would not participate in the upside or downside equity changes that a market rate purchaser would. Staff Member Thomas explained the origin of the 25% inclusionary requirements of building at this site. Board Member Knox White asked what could be built within the Historic Zone within the strict design guidelines. Staff Member McPhee said the guidelines were targeted at the non-contributing buildings in the historic district. Board Member Mitchell asked if limiting heights to three stories instead of four was feasible. Staff Member Ott said they are looking to preserve flexibility in order to make certain product types viable. Board Member Zuppan said we need to be incorporating plans for indoor homework/library spaces for children on this end of town. Approved Minutes Page 6 of 9 Planning Board Meeting October 24, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-10-24.pdf |