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8.A. - Page 5 of 32 recommended minimum 500 square foot unit size is feasible through either split-level or single story construction, up to the City's current maximum ADU size of 700 sq. ft. Figure 3 — Split Level ADU Additional Restrictions for ADUs over Detached Ga The City does not have regulations to address privacy for upper story development in the rear yard; however, the City can impose development standards and architectural guidelines, which could address these neighborhood concerns. The Planning Commission is recommending the following to address neighborhood concerns: • Prohibit all balconies and second -story decks on detached ADUs. • Prohibit roof decks above accessory structures. • Restrict exterior stairs facing immediately adjacent neighbors. • Require opaque or clerestory windows when facing immediately adjacent side and rear neighbors. The City has heard concerns about the potential neighborhood impacts of second story balconies and exterior stairs in the rear yard. In response, the Planning Commission recommends amendments to prohibit balconies entirely for second story detached ADUs and prohibit roof decks above accessory structures. The amendments also limit locations of unenclosed stairwells and prohibit open stairways facing immediately adjacent side and rear yards. Exterior stairways would still be allowed facing the interior of the lot to promote deign options and affordable construction (Figure 4). Lastly, the amendments require sensitive treatment of windows facing immediate adjacent neighbors. Windows located on the second story of an ADU above detached garages shall be opaque or clerestory when facing immediate adjacent side and rear neighbors. All of these privacy measures would be consistent with State law. 5 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 238