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Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) to Revise Section 30-73 et seq. (Real Estate Subdivision Regulations) to Implement the City of Alameda General Plan and Housing Element and Make Other Technical Amendments, as Recommended by the Planning Board.
California Environmental Quality Act Review: This action is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (Planning Building and Transportation 20962710) [Not heard on March 19, 2024]
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In furtherance of Housing Element programs and to conform to State law and current practice, staff has drafted a comprehensive revision of the subdivision ordinance. This public hearing provides an opportunity to review documents that were reviewed and recommended by the Planning Board with community input. Several changes to the decision-making process are proposed, with the Planning Director, City Engineer, Planning Board and City Council designated for specific roles in approving certain subdivision actions and in serving as appeal hearing bodies. The intent is to streamline the process for each type of action, while retaining the overall City Council review authority. Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and introduce the ordinance for adoption.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Board conducted a work session on October 9, 2023 to discuss staff-proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance, and a follow-up hearing on January 22, 2024 at which time they made a recommendation to City Council to adopt the draft ordinance.
The Housing Element identifies implementation programs to "Facilitate the approval process for land divisions, lot line adjustments, and/or specific plans or master plans resulting in parcel sizes that enable affordable housing development.. r...
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