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DRAFT not this should be the direction to take would be appropriate to consider under the Land Use Element discussion. She indicated that this was included to reflect a previous City Council direction; however, the appropriateness of this issue has also been raised various times since. Chairperson Fox stated that she looked at the original ballot on the housing cap and noted that the term "dwelling unit" was not defined. She added that some cities define "dwelling unit" as a residential living area that includes toilet and kitchen facilities. Ms. Stern concurred that there is no definition on the referendum but that the census includes a definition of the term. Chairperson Fox inquired if it would require the vote of the people to define "housing unit" as their vote is needed for any modification to the housing cap. Ms. Harryman replied that her initial impression is that if the referendum did not include a definition in the first place, then it is open to interpretation, which would be done by the City Council. Chairperson Fox inquired if the Alameda County Measure D map which shows its UGB could be included in the General Plan. Ms. Stern replied that it could be placed in the Subregional Element as it is a subregional issue. Pa eg 2-14 Commissioner O'Connor inquired how the population number for 2025 was arrived at, considering the number of homes that have been built and under construction to date and the approximately 250 units constructed per year. Ms. Stern noted that the buildout of residential units is estimated to be around the year 2018, and the year 2025 is the 20-year horizon for the General Plan. She explained that there are some things that contribute to population increase that are not included in the cap such as second units, group quarters, and assisted-living facilities. Chairperson Fox recalled that the previous General Plan stated that amenities would be required for units built above the midpoint density. Ms. Stern indicated that this was in the Background section and has been moved to Policy 8. Chairperson Fox inquired what "200-percent FAR" implies. Ms. Stern replied that it reflects very dense developments such as that proposed in the West BART station where 350 units will be built on an approximately seven-acre parcel. She noted that this project would be somewhere around 150 percent; 200 percent would be the top end. Page 2-1 S Chairperson Fox inquired what group quarters are. Ms. Stern that this refers to jails or nursing homes. DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 11, 2007Page 13 of 24