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Page 5 <br />3. More than two units on one lot: One application that was denied during the amnesty program <br />was for the property with a pre-existing duplex and a detached ADU in the LDR zone. <br />Ordinance 2581 allows a detached ADU on the same lot as the primary single-family dwelling, <br />but not if there is already a duplex on the lot. <br />Pros <br />Cons <br />Option 1 <br />Do not allow more than two units in <br />Preserves single <br />Some property owners <br />LDR zone (one main house and <br />family character of <br />may not benefit from <br />one ADU) <br />the neighborhood <br />ADU regulations. <br />Option 2 <br />Allow a detached ADU on lots that <br />Allows opportunity <br />Three units on an LDR <br />have a legal non -conforming <br />for homeowners with <br />zoned parcel. <br />duplex and the minimum lot size is <br />non -conforming uses <br />19,500 sq. ft. thus meeting density <br />to benefit from <br />requirements of the LDR zone <br />adding an ADU <br />Staff recommends Option 2 <br />4. Amnesty: Few of the ADUs actually needed amnesty from the zoning requirements. Only four <br />of the 21 applications submitted needed amnesty, due to the ADU exceeding the permitted <br />area. Two of the detached ADUs were over 800 square feet (810 square feet; 1,000 square <br />feet). Two attached ADUs had a basement size of the same size as the primary dwelling unit <br />(870 square feet; 1,000 square feet). <br />Pros <br />Cons <br />Option 1 <br />Extend Amnesty Program <br />Provide additional <br />Could encourage illegal <br />opportunity for <br />construction <br />homeowners to <br />come forward and <br />legalize their ADUs <br />Option 2 <br />Do not Extend the Amnesty <br />Provides consistent <br />None <br />Program <br />and fair regulations. <br />Not many <br />homeowners took <br />advantage of the <br />program due to <br />costs. <br />Staff recommends Option 2 <br />NEXT STEPS <br />Based on the policy direction from the Planning Commission staff will prepare an ordinance for the <br />public hearing on April 23, 2020. After the public hearing the Planning Commission will finalize their <br />recommendation to the City Council. City Council will then hold a public hearing on the Planning <br />Commission recommended draft prior to final adoption. <br />9 <br />