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Nancy Lutz, resident of Washington Square neighborhood, comments on the development of <br /> accessory dwelling units in the City, sharing her concern about insufficient services. She <br /> suggests that the ordinance require unit occupants be the owners. <br /> Susan Van Der Roest, resident of Washington Square neighborhood, shares her concerns about <br /> public safety. Given the lack of officers and delay in response to calls for service, Ms. Van Der <br /> Roest suggests that public safety be more strongly considered. She also suggests asking the State <br /> of California for an extension in drafting the ordinance, to allow more time for community input. <br /> Ginelle Hardy, resident of Hedinger Park shares her appreciation of the draft, but seeks <br /> clarification about whether the permitted detached unit is required to be within the residence or <br /> free-standing. Ms. Hardy also inquires further about exemptions. <br /> Mary Thornton, resident of Wilshire Square, requests additional time for community input, and <br /> agrees with comments made by other speakers. Ms. Thornton adds that, to ensure privacy, <br /> neighbors should be allowed review applications prior to a unit being approved. She inquires <br /> about illegal units and minimum lot size. <br /> Tom Lutz, City Liaison of Washington Square, inquires about the necessary sense of urgency in <br /> creating the ordinance, as he was never informed in meetings. He also requests that City staff <br /> provide the Washington Square neighborhood association a presentation about the development <br /> of accessory dwelling units, to properly inform residents. <br /> Manager Neal provides a response to public comments, stating that the units are required to be <br /> owner-occupied, and that there are exemptions for pre-existing units. She also notes that <br /> additional presentations will be scheduled at neighborhood association meetings, to answer any <br /> further questions and gain public feedback. Lastly, Manager Neal states that staff will continue to <br /> research criteria pertaining to privacy, and clarifies why these units are considered affordable <br /> housing. <br /> ACTION: <br /> Chairman Solorio: requests that Planning and Building Staff continue to review criteria <br /> pertaining to parking, to ensure any provisions made are in line with State laws requirements. <br /> Chairman Solorio also directs Staff to consider possible insufficient Police services, especially in <br /> more dense areas of the City, to ensure public safety needs are not made worse by new accessory <br /> dwelling unit developments. Chairman Solorio also requests that follow up be provided about <br /> what items, aside from open space, were considered. <br /> 3 <br />