Agenda Packet 5-20-19 Public Hearing

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Therefore, Statewide Planning Goal 15 does not apply. Goal 16 through 19 - Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean Resources. There are no coastal, ocean, estuarine, or beach and dune resources related to the property affected by these amendments. Therefore, these goals are not relevant, and the amendments will not affect compliance with Statewide Planning Goals 16 through 19. (2)The amendment is consistent with applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan and applicable adopted refinement plans. Applicable Metro Plan Policies The following policies from the Metro Plan’s Metropolitan Residential Land Use and Housing Element (identified below in italics) are applicable to these amendments. To the extent that the following policies constitute mandatory approval criteria, based on the findings provided below, the amendments are consistent with and supported by the applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. Residential Density A.10 Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource lands outside the UGB. Consistent with this policy, the amendments create more opportunities citywide for accessory dwellings by allowing them in additional zones and by removing several standards. Since accessory dwellings are a second smaller dwelling on a lot that contains a primary dwelling, there are efficiencies because the existing infrastructure, public facilities and services can be utilized for the accessory dwelling. A.13 Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in-fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. Consistent with this policy, the amendments create more opportunities citywide for accessory dwellings in areas designed for residential use by increasing the number of zones where accessory dwellings are allowed, and by removing several standards that are not reasonable regulations related to siting and design. The remaining standards, such as building height, setbacks and building size ensure that accessory dwellings have minimal impact on surrounding properties in existing and future neighborhoods. A. 14 Review local zoning and development regulations periodically to remove barriers to higher density housing and to make provision for a full range of housing options. Consistent with this policy, the amendments provide for more opportunities for accessory dwellings by increasing the number of zones where accessory dwellings are allowed, and by removing several standards that are barriers because they are not reasonable regulations related to siting and design. May 20, 2019, Public Hearing - Item 2