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second unit and there would be a formal hearing and notice of surrounding property owners. Another significant recommendation is in addition to the required 3 pazking spaces for the main unit and accessory dwelling unit. The proposed change would require that one of the spaces be in the driveway and be called tandem pazking. Community Development Services Manager Passanisi further explained and showe� slides of the proposed application. Building Inspector Bill Tott explained the gazage conversions and accessory units being broken into four main categories. He proceeded to show various examples throughout the City. . Council asked various questions regazding carport requirements. . There aze only 20-30 second units created since 1991 under the legal units ordinance (granny units arc�inaace): '�'hcr�c are a°�mimber of legak nan-c�forr�g �i�ts> a� appraxi�ely 53p units are reported and pay taxes to the assessor's office. An estimate is that there aze approximately 2,000 units without pernuts, some separate units and some gazage conversions. 8:55 p.m. — Opened Public Hearing Kathleen Mahany asked consideration of studying a minimum of 640 square feet and a maximum of 750 square feet depending on setback and zoning requirements, as a help to seniors. She asked that the Planning Department and the HHCC get together and find out a creative way to allow seniors with garages in front of their house to solve the parking problem. � Michael Verdone, Planning Commission Chairperson, reported on actions taken and reasons. He explained 3 changes, one being the conditional use permit for notification and review of plans. Another recommendation is that the owner be able to live in either unit. The third and most difficult area is pazking and the Commission allowed for tandem pazking within the setback requirements. There are �ltematives, beginning with the General Plan, such as higher density with smaller lots, mixed use, the proposed theatre complex with a housing element, and the Pacific Shores proposal for housing are examples. Jack Anthony commented on the statements of Ms. Mahany. He agreed a 750 maximum would be beneficial. John Dempsey supported Ms. Mahany's idea as assistance to the seniors and the housing issue and paying attention to the housing element and consolidated plan. Jim Bigelow excited about the opportunity to construct second units and encouraged adoption of the ordinance sepazately from the second item. Geri Mayers asked for clarification on use permit requirements if assisted living is required outside of the residence and stated health and safety is a priority. Janet Borgens commented positively on consideration towazd seniors and asked whether the . use permit stands after beimg ap�n'oved even if the applicant moves out. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING � April 10, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 i _ _. . ._ _, _ __, .. .