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PlanningBoard | 2020-01-13 | 2 | Council Members Daysog and Knox White explained the work of the City Charter Subcommittee and what they were asking of the Planning Board. They thanked the board for their efforts. Board Member Teague said Measure A has two independent items: limiting construction to single family homes and duplexes, and limiting density. He asked speakers to address the elements specifically. Director Thomas gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4291100&GUID=A9953CA6- B565-451C-B946-0613DD5BC3CO&FullText=1. Board Member Hom asked how multi-family housing has been approved in recent years in spite of Measure A. Director Thomas explained how state housing and density bonus laws apply to properties identified in Alameda's Housing Element. He explained how the Regional Housing Needs Assessment is calculated, distributed, and evaluated by state officials. President Curtis asked if safety concerns such as evacuation or emergency response times are factored into housing decisions. Director Thomas said that if the Fire Department said a project would create a direct safety issue, then there would be justification for denying a project. President Curtis opened public comment. Jerry Schneider said we are already doing our part and supported defending Measure A. Dolores Kelleher said the conclusions in the staff analysis were not well supported. She supported evaluating Measure A in a larger context in a more balanced way. Kevin Kearney said repealing Article 26 would have many financial and quality of life consequences. He said there needs to be a better plan in place before considering eliminating Article 26. Shannon Whitley said repealing Article 26 could lead to the loss of historic homes. He said anytime we build more homes they are expensive homes and won't help those looking for housing. Conchita Perales said staff does not live in Alameda and therefore does not care about Alameda's issues. She called the housing built before Measure A was passed ugly rat- boxes. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 13, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-01-13.pdf |