AgdaPkt 2015-12-07 Closed and Joint SA and PFA

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6.4.A. - Page 2 To further clarify the ADU parking requirements, staff recommends the following changes be made as follows (added text is shown in double underline (example) and deleted text is shown in strikeout (example)): • Section 30.5(A)(3): The following change is intended to clarify that only uncovered parking spaces are permitted within the required setback areas and to explicitly allow tandem parking to meet the ADU parking requirement. Should a homeowner choose to construct a garage or carport to meet the ADU parking requirement, said structure would be subject to the setback and height requirements for accessory buildings. "Accessory dwelling units: one (1) covered or uncovered space. If uncovered, Tthe space may be located on a driveway within a required front, side or rear yard setback area. Tandem parking to meet the accessory dwelling unit parking requirement is permitted." • Section 37.3(D): The following change is intended to clarify that only one parking space is required for the construction of an ADU. In the event that the main house is nonconforming with respect to the existing number of parking spaces on the property, a homeowner would not be required to construct additional parking to meet the City's parking requirement for the main house unless a homeowner proposes an addition to the main house. "One covered or uncovered space is required in addition to the existing spaces that were Ie•all constructed_required for the single-family dwelling. The parking space for the accessory dwelling unit may be located on a driveway within a required setback area in accordance with Article 30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading)." ANALYSIS The amendments will further the Housing Element policies by providing flexibility in the development standards that would encourage the development of ADUs while respecting the character of existing residential neighborhoods. Per Council direction, staff will return to Council on an annual basis to report on the effectiveness of the ordinance amendments. After the first year following implementation in 2016, staff will return to Council in the spring of 2017 with an implementation update. Following this first update, ongoing implementation updates may be included as part of the General Plan Annual Report if the Council so chooses. NEXT STEPS Per Council direction, staff will return to Council at a future public meeting with information on the following topics for further discussion: • Research on how to bring nonconforming ADUs into compliance, including information on potential privacy and sound insulation design standards;