Planning 2017-11-16 Item 3 - Approval of 10/26/17 Minutes

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Page 2 Public Hearing Minutes October 26, 2017 the restrictions, and water run off needs, as well as the need to add sprinklers. He suggested a process utilizing architectural review for the non -conforming projects. He said, if the process is too restrictive it doesn't make sense to do any of this. Lauri Garris, rental property owner, expressed concern regarding impact fees, and height restrictions; she suggested the height be raised to at least 30 sq. ft. She also suggested making the process easy for the citizens. Sandra Gadd, citizen, was in favor of decreasing the lot size to allow more ADUs in Tukwila and allow people to stay in their homes. She requested consideration be given to reversing the roles, for example, owners use their small bungalows as the ADU and build a larger structure for their primary residence. She also expressed concern regarding how changes to the ADU would affect her ability to rent her rental property without her house being owner occupied since it has two kitchens. Nadine Morgan, rental property owner, expressed concern with affordable housing, and said the ADU rules would be very useful. However said the Airbnb rules have impacted the area. Therefore, you can get much more money renting daily than monthly, which should be taken into consideration. If Airbnbs are allowed she requested a month or longer rental restriction is considered; and a hotel/motel tax. Also, limit the neighborhoods where Airbnbs can be located. Robert Anderson, property owner, requested that the City act in the interest of long term residents. He is supportive of the alternative suggestion to reverse the use. He emphasized the 6500 sq. ft. lot developments are causing parking impacts. Berry Becker, builder, is supportive of the idea, and likes the opportunity for affordable housing, and allowing people to make extra income. He said the 20 -ft. height limit is tight and that the same standards are needed on all house additions. He suggested keeping it simple and staying close to the existing code, with no additional hook-up fees. Todd Smith, citizen, expressed concern with sewer and water. He was supportive of attached ADUs but said if ADUs need a side sewer it's' going to be expensive for a small building. He said the fire code may be a problem, and another meter may be needed for which there isn't capacity. He Also said, if the height for ADUs are reduced, then the single-family height should be reduced. III. DELIBERATION / MOTIONS: Recommendation #1: Begin allowing detached ADUs Commissioner Alford moved to approve the recommendation with the following two amendments, as proposed by Commissioner Mann 1) If the unit is over a garage allow a building height limit up to 25 -sq. ft. 2) Increase the maximum square footage to 1000 square feet. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. The motion passed. Commissioner Strander opposed; 2