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g A-Y dwelling, what the safeguards are to ensure that the accessory unit does not become a rental duplex, what the enforcement mechanisms aze, if gazages meet all requirements is a second story allowed on the gazage as an accessory unit, if garage is converted to living space, what the requirements aze for converted space, questioned how we aze 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 hazdship case and expressed concern about enforcement of parking requirements. Council Member Howazd congratulated Mr. Diaz for being awarded "Crossing Guazd of the Year. Kathleen Mahany thanked staff for a needed forwazd approach. She also questioned why there is no penalty for not parking in gazages 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 pazcels, eliminate the covered pazking requirement for accessory units, grandfather gazage conversions that meet moderate health and safety standards and relax off street pazking 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 concem he raised was in cases of a common heating or water source that could pose potential service issues. Robert Johnson requested clarification of the amnesty period. M/S Ira/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JIJNE 12, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3