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$A-ly <br /> Daly City required an agreement to ensure that the garage would be available for requ�red <br /> parking. <br /> Options: (refer to parking diagrams) <br /> 1. Relax the parking requirements so that the space for the second unit can be uncovered, <br /> can be in the front yard garage setback of 20 ft., and can be "tandem" as long as it <br /> does not encroach in the sidewalk area. In addition, require a signed agreement <br /> ensuring that the existing garage shall be used for the storage of vehicles. (Least <br /> , restrictive) (Recommended). <br /> • Impacts <br /> This new policy will lead to more second units, and will legalize some existing <br /> illegal units. This will also lead to more cars parked in the driveways. <br /> This option may not stop the creation of illegal second units. <br /> 2. Allow uncovered, tandem spaces in the driveway, but not in the required 20-ft. <br /> garage setback. <br /> • Impacts <br /> This will only benefit properties with deep lots and long driveways, most of which <br /> are located in Sequoia, Arlington, and Emerald Hills Neighborhoods. <br /> 3. Keep existing parking requirements as is, i.e., finro spaces for the main unit and one for <br /> the accessory dwelling unit. The space for the second unit may have to be covered <br /> depending on the total number of spaces (current requirement and most restrictive). <br /> • Impacts <br /> Will continue to limit the number of potential second units and encourage people <br /> to develop illegal second units. <br /> B. UNIT SIZE <br /> Currentty the maximum size allowed for an accessory dwelling unit is 640-sq. ft. and is <br /> limited to one bedroom. According to an apartment developer, 640-sq. ft. has historically <br /> been an acceptable size for a one-bedroom unit. However, in today's market, people <br /> prefer 700 sq, ft. — 750 sq. ft. because they generally want more room. In larger apartment <br /> complexes, the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") spacing requirements for doorway <br /> and bathroom access have also necessitated larger apartments. <br /> Recent apartment applications seem to support this trend. For example, a one-bedroom <br /> unit in the Franklin Street Area Plan ranges from 795 — 995 sq. ft., while an apartment <br /> complex recently completed in Redwood Shores is 755 sq. ft. Another example is City <br /> Center Plaza (the apartment complex behind City Hall). A one-bedroom unit starts at 630 <br /> sq. ft. . <br /> Most applicants for second units have not had a problem in meeting a 640-sq. ft. <br /> requirement. There have only been several applications where the property owner wanted <br /> a larger unit. As indicated in the attached city survey, surrounding peninsula cities allow <br /> accessory units ranging from 640-sq. ft. to 850-sq. ft. <br /> Analysis of lot size distribution throughout the City was conducted to determine potential <br /> impacts. The predominant lot sizes are 5000 sq. ft. - 6000 sq. ft. (see lot survey in <br /> a <br />