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6.D. - Page 3 of 13 /<;iik Redwood CitylCallifornia wended 1967 A&/ DATE: November 19, 2018 SUBJECT STAFF REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager Study Session regarding neighborhood compatibility and design review process for second -story additions and two-story single-family homes RECOMMENDATION Hold Study Session Regarding Neighborhood Compatibility and Design Review Process for Second -Story Additions and Two -Story Single -Family Homes STRATEGIC INITIATIVE Housing BACKGROUND In Redwood City, hundreds of property owners improve their homes every year. Most of these improvements are relatively minor, and include kitchen remodels, new roofs, window replacements and other interior renovations. In addition, each year, there are also dozens of major additions to single- family homes, as well as complete tear down and rebuilds of homes on existing single-family lots. Generally, during a good economy, the City issues more permits (both small and large), than during down economic years. Given that we are going into our eighth year of a growing economy, the City has received continued requests for large additions or tear downs and rebuilds throughout the City. These larger projects usually generate more neighborhood concerns than smaller projects. Concerns generally focus on compatibility issues, such as the size and architectural style of the home compared to neighboring homes. Based on recent community input, Planning Commission concerns, and City Council comments at a July 2018 Study Session, staff has been working on policies related to neighborhood compatibility and the design review process for second -story additions and two-story single-family homes. The purpose of this City Council Study Session is two -fold: City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcitV.org 52