CC 2022-06-14_09c SB 9 Continued Introduction_PP PresentationContinued Introduction of an Ordinance to Implement Senate Bill 9
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Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
Effective January 1, 2022
Requires the City to ministerially approve two types of projects to promote housing creation
Urban lot split: A subdivision of an existing single family zoned parcel into two parcels
Two-unit housing development: Two homes on a single-family residential lot
The two components can be used in concert to divide a parcel and build two units on each for a total of 4 units
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Ordinance Development
March 22, 2022: Study Session w/ City Council
April 18, 2022: Architectural Review Committee reviewed and modified objective design standards
May 3, 2022: Planning Commission review and recommendation
May 24, 2022: Introduction hearing
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Introduction
Council considered the draft Ordinance and the discussion focused on the following topics:
Number of Units & ADUs
Maximum size
Height & Rooftop Decks
Parking Requirement
Fee Waiver
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Maximum Size
SB 9: two units of at least 800 sf each
PC recommended using established FAR maximums to regulate size, but allow two units of at least 1,200 sf each
Council agreed that FAR is appropriate for regulating size, but directed staff to reduce the minimum unit size from 1,200 sf to 800 sf
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Number of Units
SB 9: requires ministerial approval of two units on an eligible parcel
PC recommended allowing three (3) units on two parcels created through an Urban Lot Split 6 units
Two primary units + One ADU/JADU
Council agreed that 6 units is appropriate in certain circumstances depending on lot size
Directed staff to revise the Ordinance accordingly
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Six Unit Development
Ordinance would allow three units on lots created through an urban lot split with a minimum size of 10,000 square feet
Residential Estate, Residential Hillside, and Residential Rural zones have lot size minimums of greater than 20,000 square feet
Residential Suburban zone includes some parcels with area > 20,000 sf
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Six Unit Configuration
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FAR limits the size of units on an eligible parcel
10,000 sf lot is subject to a max FAR of 0.50
5,000 sf can be used to construct two 2,125 sq. ft. primary units and a 750 sq. ft. ADU
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Height
SB 9: does not address height
PC recommended using the existing height limit for existing SF zones (30 feet)
Council expressed concern that 30-foot height limit, when combined with the reduced setbacks required by the law, is not compatible with existing neighborhoods
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Height (cont.)
Flexible height limit:
16 foot limit for within the setback of underlying zone, and 30-foot limit in areas outside the underlying setback
Ordinance also includes a prohibition of rooftop decks
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Parking
SB 9: One off-street parking space is required per unit
Two exemptions available
PC recommended eliminating parking requirements for SB 9 development
Council determined that one parking space per unit is appropriate
Parking may be uncovered for SB 9 units
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Next Steps
Proposed Ordinance has been revised consistent with Council direction and is ready for introduction
Minor changes can be made to prior to adoption without another introduction hearing
Section 7.c (pg 5 of Ord.) “which case the line may be not be straight…”
Adoption would occur on June 28, 2022 unless Council directs staff to make substantial revisions to the Ordinance
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