Agenda Packet 9-16-19 Work Session

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Findings Addressing ORS 197.312(5) September 3, 2019 8 (c) Area-Specific Accessory Dwelling Standards. The following standards apply to all new attached or detached accessory dwellings in the R-1 zone within the city-recognized boundaries of Amazon Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors and South University Neighborhood Association: 7. Pedestrian Access. The standards at EC 9.2751(17)(b)2. are applicable to attached and detached accessory dwellings. Findings: The requirement for a minimum 3-foot wide pedestrian walkway for all accessory dwellings in the university area neighborhoods and for all detached accessory dwellings in the remainder of the city is related to design. It relates to design because it is part the scheme for construction and finish of the accessory dwelling. It is reasonable to require a specific hardscaped path from the street or alley to the entrance of the accessory dwelling to provide an accessible route for residents and guests to the accessory dwelling, and to clearly identify the entrance. it is reasonable that the accessory dwellings within the city-recognized boundaries of Amazon Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors and South University Neighborhood Association are subject to specialized area-specific standards. The standards contained in EC 9.2751(17)(c) were adopted as interim protection measures for the existing single-family neighborhoods surrounding the University of Oregon (Amazon, Fairmount and South University), which have in recent years experienced a substantial increase in unforeseen housing development associated with the skyrocketing demand for private student housing in the proximity of the university. Residents of those 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. Minimum Attachment 9.2751 Special Development Standards for Table 9.2750. (17) Accessory Dwellings. (a) General Standards for Attached Accessory Dwellings. Except as provided in subsection (c) below, accessory dwellings that are within the same building as the primary dwelling shall comply with all of the following: 4. Minimum Attachment. The accessory dwelling and the primary dwelling must share a common wall or ceiling for a minimum length of 8 feet to be considered attached. (c) Area-Specific Accessory Dwelling Standards. The following standards September 16, 2019, Work Session – Item 1