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PlanningBoard | 2021-01-25 | 3 | Board Member Hom addressed Board Member Ruiz's concern about liquor stores. He believed liquor stores were fundamentally different than bars and didn't see that as an issue. Board Member Curtis made a motion to approve the proposed ordinance amendment and send it to the City Council for their approval. Board Member Hom seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 7-B 2021-588 Study Session to Review, Comment, and Provide Direction on Proposed Process and Schedule to Update the City's General Plan Housing Element for 2023 to 2031. No action will be taken by the Planning Board at the study session. Director Thomas gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4752252&GUID=4F5E4468- A12F-4311-95DC-DAOOBDCD34B2&FullText=1 President Teague handled the Q&A portion. What about the carryover from the previous RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation)? How is that handled? Is that part of this number? Director Thomas said no it's not part of this number, but Alameda was on track to meet the full complement of units. In March they would report to the state in their Annual Report where they show what they had done. However, Alameda had not met the affordable requirement. Why aren't they looking at the R1 for the special overlay for reusing existing housing? Director Thomas said that already under state and local law you could add second units and junior units. It's called R1 because that's what it is zoned as, but you can add up to 3 units. It's the least developed list but the staff is looking into it. He believed this was something the community should discuss more, some cities had even discussed no longer allowing single-family zoning. How are these requirements addressing the housing shortage? Director Thomas said everyone was confused by the numbers. The state understood that the City of Alameda doesn't build a single housing unit. Cities play an important role in the ability of others to build housing. The cities establish the zoning for land and review projects. He explained how the housing numbers are broken down and how the city can get its affordable requirements. Why are we taking the extra step this time to ask for guidance? Approve Planning Board Minutes Page 3 of 9 January 25, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-01-25.pdf |