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Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Zoning Text Amendments to the Zoning Regulations (AMC Chapter 30) to: 1) streamline Design Review for small residential additions, windows replacements, and green roofs, 2) update Work/Live Ordinance requirements, 3) update Lot Line Adjustment procedures, and other miscellaneous administrative, technical, and clarifying amendments. The proposed amendments are exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that the proposed zoning text amendments will not have a significant effect on the environment, and 15183, projects consistent with a community plan, general plan or zoning
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Allen Tai
City Planner
Date: September 9, 2019
BACKGROUND
On July 8, 2019, the Planning Board held a study session and provided comments on proposed zoning text amendments pertaining to Design Review exemptions, Work/Live Ordinance, and Accessory Dwelling Units. The staff report containing background information on the proposed text amendments is available at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3997707&GUID=D39DDF54-7B8B-4FC0-8690-B395541CD272.
Staff has prepared a draft ordinance according to Planning Board and public comments for Design Review and Work/Live. The amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Units will be brought back to the Planning Board after conclusion of the state legislative process, which will determine what amendments are necessary to the local regulations.
In addition to the Design Review exemptions and Work/Live regulations, staff is proposing minor updates to the provisions pertaining to the Lot Line Adjustment process to synchronize with modern practices as provided under the Subdivision Map Act. This update is included in the draft ordinance (Exhibit 1).
Staff recommends the Planning Board recommend to the City Council ...
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