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7A Page 153 Housing: (page 105) Insert at the end of Section 3.6 Precise Plan Implementation Actions: The Draft DPP area is located within a Redevelopment Project Area State Redevelopment Law requires that 15% of aN units constructed with in the Project Area be affordable to persons of low and moderate income levels. Affordabilifir of the required units must be insured by 45 near deed restrictions for ownership units and 55 year deed restrictions for rental units The Agencv is ultimately responsible for seeing that these units are constructed The Agencv currently has a "surplus" of affordable 10 units in terms of its redevelopment production requirements. Staff in consultation with the Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC) will develop an mtenm pol~cy for consideration by the Crty ~ i Council/Redevelopmment Agencv Board related to affordability requirements for residential development in the Downtown. It is intended that this interim policy will lead to a long-term Housing Affordability Policy ~ and Program that will meet the legal requirements of State Redevelopment Law and help alleviate the current lobs/housing imbalance that exists in the area. Noise: (page 105) Insert at the end of Section 3.6 Precise Plan Implementation Actions: Develop a program whereby residents in the Downtown are notified about potential noise impacts due to construction 11 and operation of new businesses and develop standards to help mitigate such impacts such as special noise construction methods Open Space: Mini-Parks. (page 29) Insert in 2.2.1 Use Regulations Chart a new use category: "Mini Parks and Similar Landscaped Spaces". It shall be permitted in all Use Zones and shall be noted on the chart and in each Use Category Chart in Section 2.2.2 as a "permitted use" (page 30). ll d it h t ti Ch I 20, 21 s a ar an on A definition shall be included in the 2.2.1 Use Regula read: A mini-park is defined as a park area usually about '/d acre in size or less and is used by small children and adults for limited play activity. Add to Appendix A.1. (page 115} Starting Point 2-e (Public Spaces} immediately following the first paragraph: The City recognizes there is a lack of small preen spaces or °mini-parks" in and around the Down#own area These been spaces are needed to serve as a respite from the urban surroundings and provide a place where children and adults can play or stroll. The City will designate general areas where these msni- 20, 21 parks might be located in and around the downtown.