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4. Smaller Units Multifamily Promects. The Planning Commission may consider <br />incorporating a Housing Element policy, with appropriate flexibility, to encourage smaller <br />units in multifamily projects. These units would not necessarily be in lieu of larger sized <br />units appropriate for families but would be targeted to smaller households or working <br />professionals that may not require larger units. <br />5. Municipal Code Amendments for Small-scale Infill. A Housing Element policy could <br />indicate to study the municipal code for possible amendments and accompanying ODS <br />to facilitate small-scale, infill sites based on prototypes for "missing middle" housing. <br />6. Consider Partnerships with Key Local Employers. The City could foster partnerships <br />with local employers, such as PUSD or Valley Care, to better support workforce housing <br />for employees of these organizations. <br />NEXT STEPS <br />The Planning Commission's recommendation, along with that provided by the Housing <br />Commission, will be presented to City Council in March (tentatively scheduled for March 15), <br />with Council's final direction to be incorporated into the Housing Element. <br />PUBLIC NOTICE <br />This item was identified in the Pleasanton Weekly's "Agenda Highlights" for upcoming public <br />meetings, and an email notification was sent to all interested parties who have signed up on <br />the Housing Element website: pleasantonhousingelement.com. As of the writing of this report, <br />staff has not received any comments on this topic. <br />CONCLUSION <br />The policy topics for discussion at this meeting and the follow-up meeting are intended to <br />provide an opportunity for focused discussion about possible implementation measures in the <br />Housing Element. Feedback from the Planning Commission, along with that of the Housing <br />Commission, will be provided to the City Council for final direction and integration into the <br />Housing Element. <br />Primary Authors: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner, 925-931-5611 or sbonn@cityofpleasantonca.gov. <br />Reviewed/Approved By: <br />Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development <br />Housing Element Update, P21-0751 Planning Commission <br />10 of 10 <br />