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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
April 12, 2017
6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Mike Whetzel, Chair Laura Christensen
Linda Sanders
Christopher Watt
Mark Hilliker
STAFF PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kevin Thompson, Interim Planning Director Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney
Adele Phillips, Associate Planner Listed below, Respectively
Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City of Ukiah Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Whetzel at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, California.
CHAIR WHETZEL PRESIDING.
2. ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with attendance as listed above.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Everyone recited.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion/Second Watt/Sanders to approve the Minutes of January 11, 2017, as submitted.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Hilliker, Watt, Sanders, and Whetzel.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Christensen. ABSTAIN: None.
5. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment was received.
6. APPEALPROCESS
Note:For matters heard at this meeting the final date to appeal is Apri124, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
7. SITE VISIT VERIFICATION
8. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE
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Minutes of the Planning Commission, April 12, 2017, Continued:
9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Regulations in Relation to AB
2299, SB 1069, and AB 2406.
Presenters: Kevin Thompson, Interim Planning Director and Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City
Attorney.
Interim Planning Director Thompson introduced Adele Phillips, Associate Planner.
(PowerPoint presentation attached.)
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:20 P.M.
Public Comment: Becky Tune.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:30 P.M.
Commission Consensus gave staff the following direction relevant to amendments to the
existing Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance:
1. Minimum Lot Size - No change; Maintain existing City Ordinance standards of 5,000
sq. ft. for interior lot and 7,000 sq. ft. for corner lot.
2. Size of Unit - No change. Maintain existing City Ordinance standard of maximum 750
sq. ft.
3. Setbacks -Amend City Ordinance to comply with AB 2299 standards.
4. Parking -Amend City Ordinance to comply with AB 2299 standards.
5. Driveway widths — a. Reduce minimum driveway width servicing a second dwelling
from 18 feet to 12 feet with input from the Fire Department. b. Staff to bring back
options regarding driveways accessing second units set back a minimum of five feet
from any structure on an adjoining parcel that has a bedroom adjacent to the proposed
driveway.
6. Architecture — No change to existing City Ordinance.
7. Maximum Height — No change to existing City Ordinance and provide for further
Commission discussion regarding maximum height for an ADU above a garage.
Additional direction includes:
• Staff to provide diagrams of how Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) can potentially be
laid out on properties.
• Staff to prepare a draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance incorporating the
aforementioned recommendations/amendments for review by the Planning
Commission.
10. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Presenter: Kevin Thompson, Interim Planning Director.
11. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Presenters: Commissioners Sanders and Hilliker.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary
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BACI< G RO U N D
• Effective 1/1/17 AB 2299, SB 1069, and AB 2406
• Legislative intent to simplify and encourage construction of second units or ADUs
• Significantly affect the City's authority to regulate development of second units
• Council directed staff to bring the item to the PC
• Staff will be suggesting some additional amendments
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Pianning Commission Role
Goals for tonight are to discuss and provide direction on the following:
1.Should the City amend its existing Ordinance or default to ADU development standards in AB
2299?
2.If we amend the existing Ordinance,we need to address inconsistencies between AB 2299 and the
existing Ordinance. •
3.If direction is to amend,staff will return with a draft Ordinance for discussion and possible
recommendations.
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Pro osed Amendment #1
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• Required lot size
State Law: no explicit lot size
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Proposed Amendment #2
Unit Size
State Law:
• ADU shall not exceed 50% of the existing living space and shall not
exceed 1,200 square feet.
• Minimum size for ADUs must allow for at least a 150 square foot
efficiency unit.
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Citv Standard:
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• 750 Sq.Ft. maximum
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Recommended Amended #3 Setbacl<s
State Law:
• No setback shall be required for an existing garage conversion
• No more than 5 feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an
ADU constructed above a garage.
City Standard:
• Front Yard: The same as the existing single-family residence, but no closer
than five feet (5').
• Side Yard, Single-Story: Side yard for single-story unit: Five feet (5').
• Side Yard, Two-Story: Side yard for two-story unit: Ten feet (10').
• Rear Yard, Single-Story: Rear yard for single-story unit: Five feet (5').
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Recommended Amended #4
Parking Standards
State Law- no parkin� required if:
• Within%z mile of public transit
• Located in architecturally and historically significant historic district
• ADU is located within an existing dwelling or accessory structure
• On street parking permits required but not offered to second unit
• Car share located within one block
• One space per unit or per bedroom requirement if none of above
applies
City Standard:
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Driveway widths
0. Driveways accessing second units shall be set back a minimum of five feet(5' from
any structure on an adjoining parcel that has a bedroom adjacent to the propose�driveway.
P. The minimum width of a driveway serving a second dwelling unit shall be eighteen feet
(18'),unless the city fire marshal determines that adequate fire protection can I�e rovided to
the second unit even though the driveway has a width less than eighteen feet(18'�
Must be occupied by the owner
M. One of the units on the parcel shall be occupied by the property owner.
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Other regulations for Consideration
§9016 ALLOWED USES
d. Architecture not similar to the architecture of the principal dwelling
or buildings on adjacent properties shall be subject to the use permit
process.
J. The maximum height for second units shall be eighteen feet (18').
Taller units may be approved through the use permit process.
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Summary of Amendments
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1 Minimum Lot Size No Discuss
2 Size of Unit Yes Amend Current Ord.
3 Setbacks Yes Amend Current Ord.
4 Parking Yes Amend Current Ord.
5 Driveway Width No Discuss
6 Owner Occupied No Discuss
7 Architecture No Discuss
8 Max Height No Discuss
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