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gA -Ii None 4. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION AND HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE Zoning Text Amendment ZT 10505-9: Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to amend Article 37, Accessory Dwelling Ordinance, relating to size of accessory units, parking requirements, owner occupancy, and notification requirements. Proposed Action: Hold public hearing and recommend to City Council text amendment. Mr. Passanisi said that the State requires the City to allow Accessory Dwelling units in single family districts. In 1992 the City adopted such an ordinance. Subsequently the Planning Commission and the Housing and Human Concerns Committee recommended changes to the ordinance in order to promote affordable housing. Staff is now presenting those amendments back to the Planning Commission and the Housing and ~ Human Concerns Committee with some other possible changes. Mr. Passanisi showed overhead slides of the changes being proposed. The changes included: . The property owner shall be given a choice to reside in either the main unit or in the accessory dwelling . The maximum size of the accessory unit shall increase from 640 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. or 60% of the main unit, whichever is less . One driveway parking space may be counted toward the required three spaces . A Conditional Use Permit shall be required . The accessory unit shall conform to all zoning requirements for that zoning district Chairman Verdone asked questions regarding detached garages versus attached garages. Commissioner Sanfilipo asked what would happen if the garage is in the front unit, so they won't be able to parked on the driveway. Mr. Passanisi responded that the City would not allow the second unit since it did not conform to the parking requirements. . .-.-- . '---'T .