HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplemental Communications from Mayor SustarsicQuestions for October 14, 2024, City Council Meeting Sustarsic
Item C. Notice of completion for Almond Avenue:
The NOC notes that this project is “substantially completed.” I noticed while driving yesterday that
there is still a bump or ridge on Almond near Heather Circle. Is this near the former sinkhole area? Do
we expect settling in this area to continue and will further work in this spot need to be done?
The area in question is within the encountered area of incompetent soil. While effort has been made to
bridge the pavement, variations in subsurface conditions may occur and unforeseen factors may
influence the pavement over time, as is common with any excavation work.
Item F. Public Hearing – Zone Text Amendment 24-02. ADUs and JADUs:
What is the difference between an ADU/JADU with a Statewide Exemption and one not subject to
Statewide Exemption? Is this ministerial vs. not ministerial?
Truthfully, they blend more with each new piece of legislation. Both are ministerial.
- ADUs are subject to the “exemption” if:
o An ADU and/or JADU are from within the proposed or existing space of an SFR
o The proposed ADU and/or JADU add only up to 150 SF to the structure to accommodate
an entrance
o The side and rear setbacks are adequate for fire and safety if the space is converted
from existing SFR
o A proposed detached ADU is not larger than 800 SF
o A proposed detached ADU does not exceed 16’ in height (or 18’ if within half mile of
major transit stop)
o The setbacks of a detached ADU are at least 4 feet (unless zoning allows for less)
o ADUs are converted from non-livable space in existing multifamily dwelling
o Not more than 2 detached ADUs are proposed for existing multi-family dwelling, which
are subject to 16’ height limit (18’ near transit stop) and four-foot setbacks (unless
zoning allows for less)
▪ *Note new legislation just passed that allows 8 ADUs in multifamily, but we
were already in process with this update so will be returning to Council to revise
Anything else would be subject to the other parameters of the ordinance. For example, if an applicant
wanted an ADU larger than 800SF, or they wanted to add more than 150 SF to their home as a part of
adding an ADU or JADU. This process is still ministerial. At the end of the day, the State wants ADUs to
be allowed.
Section 11.4.05.115(F)(2)(i) states that an attached ADU of 1001-1200 sq ft is allowed with one parking
space provided for each ADU. The following section states that this may be tandem parking on a
driveway on the same lot. If the garage has also been converted into a JADU, would there then be
enough parking to satisfy the requirement for parking for the original home?
- A property owner is not required to replace parking spaces that are converted into living space
for an ADU or JADU. Put another way, State law nullifies our requirement for two parking spaces
for an SFR if the parking is converted into a new unit.