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Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan and Approving Density Bonus Application No. PLN23-0179 to Increase the Alameda Marina Sitewide Housing Unit Count from 760 Units to 801 Units.
The Alameda Marina Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2016102064) and the Alameda General Plan 2040 Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2021030563) were certified in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. None of the circumstances necessitating further environmental review exists under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163. (Planning Building and Transportation 20962700)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant, Alameda Marina, LLC, is requesting the City Council increase the total number of housing units allowed at Alameda Marina from 760 units to 801 units, an increase of 41 housing units. The action requires the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Alameda Marina Master Plan and approving a Density Bonus. The proposed addition of 41 housing units will be added to Phase III of the Alameda Marina Master Plan, which consists of the construction of a single 5-story multifamily building, and with the approval of both the proposed amendments to the Master Plan and the Density Bonus, the building will increase from 218 units to 259 units. Despite an increase in unit count, there are no changes to the previously approved Phase III building footprint, height or size. On July 10, 2023, the Planning Board unanimously recommended the City Council approve the Master Plan Amendment and Density Bonus application.
The Planning Board also approved a Development Plan and Design Review for the Phase III multifamily building (referred to as "Wrap B" in the Master Plan).
The project qualifies for a density bonus under State Density Bonus Law, Government Code section 65915 et seq., and is a residential proj...
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