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I h f � . � ATTACHMENT 1 U REDWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF RFPORT - DATE: August 5, 2003 AGENDA ITENi NO. 6 FILE NO. ZT: 2003-01 -(Article 32 - Supplemental Provisions) ZT: 2003-02 -(Article 37- Accessory Dwellings) ZT: 2003-03 - (Article 41 - Amendments) PROJECT PLANNER: Tom Passanisi, Principal Planner APPLICANT: City of Redwood City RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution of Intention to Amend the Zoning Ordinance 2) Recommend to the City Council that it adopt the attached Zoning Text Amendment Ordinances which will do the following: a. Amend Article 32 (Supplemental Provisions) to conform to recently enacted state law as it relates to the review and granting of density bonuses. b. Amend Article 37 (Accessory Dwellings) to conform to recently enacted state law related to the city's discretionary review of accessory dwelling units and establish objective criteria for architectural review. c. Amend Article 41 (Amendments) to also allow City staff to initiate zoning amendments. PUBLIC HEARING: Yes. Notice published in the Independent on July 19, 2003 BACKGROUND: ARTICLE 32: SUPPLMENTQL PROVISIONS (Density Bonuses) The new State law enacted on July 1, 2003, amends how a City may review the granting of density bonuses and allows for density bonuses for moderate income units. More specifically, upon a developer's request for a density bonus, the Ciry is now required to grant the density bonus and at least one other incentive unless certain written findings are made. If the City fails to grant the requested bonus, a developer may initiate legal proceedings and recover attorney's fees. The changes are as follows: • Under the current law, residential projects that include at least 20% of the units for low income residents, 10% for very low income residents, or 50% of the units for senior citizens must be granted at least a 25% density bonus over and above the normal maximum residential density allowed by Zoning. Under the new /aw, a City must grant at /east a i