Agenda Packet 5-20-19 Public Hearing

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neighborhoods supported this regulation as a way to help make the new development less impactful on the livability of the neighborhood. Livability is an important Statewide Planning Goal 14 concept, along with accommodating the need for compact development. As part of Envision Eugene, the city is committed to completing area planning for the university area neighborhoods, including consideration of specific design standards for housing to addresses impacts from proximity to the University of Oregon. The interim protection measures are intended to limit further negative impacts until the area planning process is completed. It is expected that these interim measures will be replaced by a more comprehensive set of development and design standards established as part of the area planning effort. Until such that occurs, it is reasonable to have specific building height/setback standards for accessory dwellings in those areas. Regarding EC 9.2775(5)(e) which applies to accessory dwellings on flag lots, it is reasonable to require 10-foot setbacks for accessory dwellings because all new buildings on flag lots are required to be setback 10 feet to limit impacts on surrounding properties. As mentioned previously, flag lots are a form of infill that can be impactful to surrounding properties. Similar to alley access lots, flag lots are typically created out of what was the backyard of a single-family dwelling. Requiring accessory dwellings to be setback 10 feet on a flag lot potentially lessens impacts on surrounding properties. The remaining building height/sloped setback standards for accessory dwellings on flag lots are the same as those in EC 9.2751(17)(b)5. above. Vehicle Use Area (University Area Specific) 9.2751 Special Development Standards for Table 9.2750. (17)Secondary Dwellings in R-1. (c)Area-Specific Secondary Dwelling Standards. The following standards apply to all new attached or detached secondary dwellings in the R-1 zone within the city-recognized boundaries of Amazon Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors and South University Neighborhood Association: 4.Vehicle Use Area. The maximum area covered by paved and unpaved vehicle use areas including but not limited to driveways, on-site parking and turnarounds, shall be limited to 20 percent of the total lot area. Findings: This standard limiting the on-site area that is dedicated to driveways, parking, turnarounds and other vehicle-use areas is a regulation related to both siting and design because it impacts the way in which an accessory dwelling is constructed (to accommodate vehicle use area) and/or the location of the accessory dwelling on the lot; it assists in determining the ground that may (or may not) be occupied by the building. Limiting vehicle use area to 20 percent of the total lot area is a reasonable standard because, similar to lot coverage, it an effective way to ensure an adequate amount of area for yard/open space and parking, limit overcrowding, and limit impermeable surfaces and/or surfaces that contribute to stormwater flow and quality issues. It is reasonable that accessory dwellings within the city-recognized boundaries of Amazon Neighbors, May 20, 2019, Public Hearing - Item 2