Planning 2017-10-26 Minutes - Accessory Dwelling Unit ‎(ADU)

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Page 2 Public Hearing Minutes October 26, 2017 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, such as owners use their small bungalows as the ADU and build a larger structure for their primary residence. She also expressed concern with her rental property that has two kitchens, and how the ADU changes would affect her ability to rent the house, without it being owner occupied. 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. And you can get much more money renting on a daily basis than monthly, which should be taken into consideration. If Airbnbs are allowed, she requested they consider having a month or longer rental restriction; and a hotel/motel tax; and limit neighborhoods they can be located. Robert Anderson , property owner, requested that the City act in the interest of people that are long term residents. He was in support of the alternative suggestion of reversing the use. He said he wanted to emphasize the 6500 sq. ft. lot developments are causing parking impacts. Berry Becker , builder, is supportive of the idea, and likes trying to make affordable housing, and allowing people to get extra income. He said the 20-ft. height limit is tight and that the same standards are needed as any addition on a house. He said, keep it as simple as possible by staying close to the existing code. And there should not be any 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 real expensive for a small building. He said the fire code may be a real stickler, and another meter may be needed for which there isn’t capacity. Also, 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. -Commissioner Strander said she did not have enough information on the impacts that detached ADUs would have on the City and the neighborhoods. She was not in support of Recommendation #1 because she does not have enough information. She also said she would like to see an Airbnb policy.