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Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for Esperanza (APN 74-475-1-7) and Rosefield Village (APN 73-426-5) Removing the "G" (Government) Overlay Zoning District. [The Proposed Amendment is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alternations to Land Use Limitations.] (Community Development 481005)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for Esperanza (APN 74-475-1-7) and Rosefield Village (APN 73-426-5) Removing the "G" Overlay Zoning District. [The Proposed Amendment is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alternations to Land Use Limitations]
BACKGROUND
The subject parcels are both owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (Housing Authority) for the purpose of providing affordable housing. Esperanza is located at 101-223 Brush Street and 150-284 Maple Way and is currently zoned as R-4-G (Neighborhood Residential with a Special Government Combining District) on the Zoning Map (Exhibit 1). Rosefield Village is located at 719-727 Buena Vista Avenue and 718-746 Eagle Avenue and is currently zoned as R-5-G (General Residential with a Special Government Combining District) on the Zoning Map (Exhibit 2). Both properties are designated as Medium Density Residential on the General Plan Land Use Diagram.
The Housing Authority is requesting removal of the "G - Special Government" overlay zoning district from both properties as the overlay is no longer applicable and affects funding, refinancing and grant opportunities.
On March 27, the Planning Board held a public hearing and unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council adoption of the proposed Ordinance amending the Zoning Map removing the G Overlay (Exhibit 3).
DISCUSSION
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