Agenda Packet 10-23-19 Work Session

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Alternative Findings September 3, 2019 6 pertaining specifically to accessory dwelling parking and driveways where the primary vehicle access for the parking is from an alley are related to both siting and design because they impact the way in which an accessory dwelling is constructed (to accommodate parking area) and/or the location of the accessory dwelling on the lot; they assist in determining the ground that may or may not be occupied by the accessory dwelling. These standards are reasonable because they limit the traffic on alleys while still ensuring an adequate amount of area for parking for the accessory dwelling. It is necessary to addresses the impacts of a potential doubling of the number of vehicular trips on city alleys that are not typically improved to a level to support such traffic. It is reasonable that accessory dwellings within the city-recognized boundaries of Amazon Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors and South University Neighborhood Association (“the university area neighborhoods”) 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. Until such that occurs, it is reasonable to apply specific parking and driveway standards. Dog Keeping 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: 6. Dog Keeping. No more than 3 dogs shall be permitted on the lot, not including the temporary keeping of one additional dog for up to 6 months in any 12-month period. (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: 10. Dog Keeping. The standards at EC 9.2751(17)(a)6. are applicable. October 23, 2019, Work Session – Item 1