| The Historic Commission and Planning Commission have each
recommended approval of the ordinance, albeit with some suggested modifications.
The Historic Commission recommended approval with the following changes:
1. That the adjustment factor for single family residences be changed from
.42 to .30.
2. That the allowance for conditional use exceptions up to 25% over the maximum
house size be altered to include both existing houses and new construction
and the "one-time" exception clause be changed to allow continued additions
up to the 25% allowed maximum exception
3. That a maximum house size for a single family residence be set at the
size allowed on a 15,000 sq. ft. lot - or 3,249 sq. ft. with a possible CUP
for up to 4,061 sq. ft.
4. That staff be directed to consider a higher FAR adjustment factor or CUP
exception (35%) in multi-family (R2 and R-3) zones within the districts.
The commission recommends that these options be looked at in order to balance
the need to encourage density with the need to preserve the character of
the districts. The commission also recommends looking at a maximum house
size within the district for multi-family units.
The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following changes:
1. Include the recommendations 1 and 2 of the Historic Commission.
2. That a maximum house size for a single family residence be set at the
size allowed on a 20,000 sq. ft. lot - or 3,572 sq. ft. with a possible CUP
up to 4,465 sq. ft.
Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to bring back the final
ordinance for first reading at the next City Council meeting, incorporating
the recommendations of the Planning Commission. |
