_Minutes_February 23, 2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

working with non-profit developers to build affordable housing and focusing on affordable by housing design. Commissioner Allen stated it was critical to increase the LIHFs. She suggested setting a standard for more studios and one bedrooms. She discussed the need to upzone land for medium density, 8-14 units, like Danbury Park and the need for more affordable homes in the moderate category. She stated ADUs should be encouraged on larger lots and an ADU template should be offered. She expressed concern with using the term workforce or essential worker and indicated support for employer assisted housing. Commissioner Brown agreed with the need to streamline ADU production. He indicated support achievable, affordable objective design standards. He stated he was a fan of partnerships with key local employers, rather non-profit housing developers delivering 100% affordable housing. He concurred there was no need to define work force housing or essential workers. Commissioner Gaidos agreed with Commissioners Allen and Brown about not defining work force or essential worker. He agreed with streamlining ADU production and agreed that ADUs would not help the housing problem. He stated Pleasanton had enough housing for large families and suggested a moratorium on housing over 1,800 square feet for the next 15 years. He stated he did not want to encourage infill projects due to impact on existing neighborhoods. He suggested East Pleasanton as an opportunity to generate more high-density housing and agreed that partnerships with employers should be used to create affordable housing. He discussed a future Amazon warehouse in Pleasanton and the need for employer housing. He referenced Middle Class Priced out of Homes from the Wall Street Journal. Chair Pace suggested a flexible definition of work force housing to allow compliance without artificial restraints. He concurred with streamlining ADUs and utilizing the State mandate to address the housing need. He concurred with the need for denser number of units and creating affordable opportunities for families that reflected the different ethnic profiles and interests. He expressed concern about the impacts of infill on existing neighborhoods. He indicated support for employer partnerships. Commissioner Allen asked the implications for the housing sites included in the Housing Element. Ms. Clark stated the Council provided direction on the proposed housing sites and the environmental analysis was starting, therefore, it would be difficult to reconsider the sites. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION/INFORMATION 8. Reports from Meetings Attended (e.g., Committee, Task Force, etc.) There were no reports from meetings attended. 9. Actions of the City Council Ms. Clark provided a brief overview of the items listed in the report. 10.Future Planning Calendar Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 8 February 23, 2022 to be a leading innovator in providing affordable housing for the Pleasanton workforce. He suggested Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 8 February 23, 2022 icing was critical. She suggested reconsidering the basis for the low-income housing study, especially for residential. She requested more data on the expenditure of funding and what percentage was directed at adding more housing versus the other programs, because HCD was looking at the number of built units. She stated it was worth exploring a housing overlay zone but the ordinance should align with State law for short term. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 9, 2022 a business person would be equal with building a unit and paying an IZO. Ms. Clark explained the basis for the inclusionary zoning requirement, and the amount of the low-income housing fee were different and therefore, there was a disjuncture between the two fees (i.e. the in-lieu fee does not cover 100 % of the cost of constructing an affordable unit). Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 February 9, 2022