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Council comments included questioning the rationale for the recommendation that the owner must be an occupant of either the main or second unit, with respect to the accessory - dwelling units, questions as to any limitation to the number of people that can occupy the dwelling, what the safeguards are to ensure that the accessory unit does not become a rental duplex, what the enforcement mechanisms are, if garages meet all requirements is a second story allowed on the garage as an accessory unit, if garage is converted to living space, what the requirements are for converted space, questioned how we are measuring up with the ABAG housing element requirement and how this ordinance might assist this goal, and clarification of the amnesty period provision. Public Comment: Ed Towle thanked Council for answering most of his questions and athe fact that on street parking is not a provision. To keep with integrity of an R -1 zoned neighborhood, he stated he thought the size should be limited to the present size of 640 square feet and also include a minimum size. Bob Diaz asked about an approval timeframe for a hardship case and expressed concern about enforcement of parking requirements. Council Member Howard congratulated Mr. Diaz for being awarded "Crossing Guard of the Year." Kathleen Mahany thanked staff for a needed forward approach. She also questioned why there is no penalty for not parking in garages and to look at the option of allowing two bedrooms. Pete Hughes recommended eliminating the requirement for owner occupancy of property with accessory dwelling units except in R -1 zoned parcels, eliminate the covered parking requirement for accessory units, grandfather garage conversions that meet moderate health and safety standards and relax off street parking restrictions such as distance from the street and side property lines. Marsha Rea spoke in strong support of the proposal and pointed out the strong need for rental housing. She distributed a copy of a publication entitled, "Locked Out ". She urged approval of the project and commended staff for the forward approach. Paul Cohen, La Raza Legal, stated that the ordinance addressed all but the interest of the residents of the illegal secondary units that will fall under amnesty or deemed unlawful. He stated a relocation program is missing and that Daly City has a very effective and simple program that places the responsibility on the owner of the illegal unit. Another concern he REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2000 MINUTES PAGE MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 132