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In response to Council questions, Senior Planner Passanisi advised the parking requirements would not allow tandem parking, that required parking spaces were based on number of bedrooms, and that second units must conform to all zoning ordinances. Mayor La Berge declared the Public Hearing open at 9:50 p.m. and invited anyone who wished to speak to please do so. Charlie Greer, 110 Nimitz, Redwood City Chairman of the Housing and Human Concerns Committee described the amendment as a good compromise. Charles Rible, 116 Normandy Court, San Carlos, described amendment as too restrictive as it limits maximum size of second unit to 640 square feet, while the state law allows up to 30% of first unit, and suggested possible parking problem be solved with parking restrictions not by limiting size of second unit. Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Road, Redwood City, supported amendment and enforcement, expressed concern regarding lack of architectural control and the serious parking problems attendant with second units, and described second units as smaller units, not a second full size house. Tom Tornquist, Colton Court, Redwood City, described impact of this amendment on undeveloped land and suggested if second units meet all other zoning requirements there is no need to restrict to 640 square feet, and there is no history to support idea that rental units in back yards will proliferate. In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker advised state law allows 30% of first unit for attached second units, and up to 1200 square feet for detached units. The proposed amendment provides 640 square feet irrespective of attached or detached status. Jerry Campagna, Colton Court, Redwood City, described impact of this amendment on RH District and possible saturation of rural area with second units, and supported maximum of 640 square feet for accessory dwellings to preserve integrity of RH District. Council discussed parking as one of the major problems discussed at neighborhood meetings and the need to maintain strict parking requirements; second units impact surrounding neighbors and character of neighborhood should be protected; second units are supposed to be accessory dwellings in nature; need to have all ordinances conform to state law and General Plan; and, intention of Council to review this ordinance in the future. Mayor La Berge asked if anyone else wished to speak. speak. MIS: Stangel/Murray to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous voice vote and Hearing closed at 10:32 p.m. No one else wished to Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 1991 Page 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 Page No. 332 1 '-,.".'.'r""."".'. ,-..