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PlanningBoard | 2020-05-11 | 7 | Board Member Ruiz wanted to know about the distribution between seniors and affordable housing at Block A. Ms. Thoe said that as of now they do not have an exact number of distributions. It will partly depend on demand in the coming years. Board Member Ruiz asked Ms. Bascom if Habitat for Humanity would be requesting a variance on setbacks. Ms. Bascom said they are still confirming if they meet all the requirements for setback under the Density Bonus Law, if they do they will not need to change setbacks. Board Member Ruiz asked about the current fence line and wanted to know if it was permanent or temporary until the paseo was constructed. Ms. Basom answered there would be a low rise fence that distinguishes the Habitat Project from the paseo. Board Member Rothenberg wanted confirmation on the number of units going into block A. Ms. Thoe said they have provided a range of units depending on each of the blocks depending on the type of housing being produced. Barry Long, UDA, added that there would be a minimum of 90 units on Block A, setting a bracket for the perimeters of that block. Board Member Rothenberg wanted to know if the project would be a Notice of Exemption from CEQA. Staff Member Tai said they are currently reviewing the two applications for compliance of SB35. Under SB35 the projects would be exempt if they qualify. Board Member Rothenberg asked about the proposed development schedule. She felt that the start date of 2021 was early for a project that had not been approved yet and that the schedule of 3 years was long for a project of this size. Ms. Thoe said that since affordable housing is needed they want their timelines to be optimistic. They will take a look at that before the hearing. Board Member Saheba asked about a double gate on the habitat property and wanted to know what the purpose of that gate was. Ms. Bascom said that is for emergency purposes, to get a fire truck on and off. Board Member Saheba asked about how residents would move to the paseo. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 7 of 10 May 11, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-05-11.pdf |