Agenda Packet 10-23-19 Work Session

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Alternative Findings September 3, 2019 4 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 experienced a substantial increase in unintended housing development associated with the demand for student housing and the proximity of the university. 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. Limiting the number of bedrooms in the accessory dwelling based on the number of bedrooms in the primary dwelling in the university area neighborhoods is reasonable because accessory dwellings are intended to be used in connection with or accessory to the primary dwelling, and limiting the number of bedrooms is one way to ensure they are accessory in nature. Maximum Occupancy Limits (University Area Specific) 9.2751 Special Development Standards for Table 9.2750. (17) Accessory Dwellings. (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: 8. Maximum Occupancy. For lots with a primary dwelling containing 3 or fewer bedrooms, the accessory dwelling shall be limited to 3 occupants. For lots with a primary dwelling containing 4 or more bedrooms, the accessory dwelling shall be limited to 2 occupants. Findings: Maximum occupancy limits are related to both siting and design because it is based on the number of bedrooms in the primary dwelling on the lot and it affects the layout and plan of the building 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 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 experienced a substantial increase in unintended housing development associated with the demand for student housing and the proximity of the university. 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. Limiting the maximum number of occupants in the accessory dwelling based on the number of October 23, 2019, Work Session – Item 1