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Nancy Lutz, resident of Washington Square neighborhood, comments on the development of accessory dwelling units in the City, sharing her concern about insufficient services. She suggests that the ordinance require unit occupants be the owners. Susan Van Der Roest, resident of Washington Square neighborhood, shares her concerns about public safety. Given the lack of officers and delay in response to calls for service, Ms. Van Der Roest suggests that public safety be more strongly considered. She also suggests asking the State of California for an extension in drafting the ordinance, to allow more time for community input. Ginelle Hardy, resident of Hedinger Park shares her appreciation of the draft, but seeks clarification about whether the permitted detached unit is required to be within the residence or free-standing. Ms. Hardy also inquires further about exemptions. Mary Thornton, resident of Wilshire Square, requests additional time for community input, and agrees with comments made by other speakers. Ms. Thornton adds that, to ensure privacy, neighbors should be allowed review applications prior to a unit being approved. She inquires about illegal units and minimum lot size. Tom Lutz, City Liaison of Washington Square, inquires about the necessary sense of urgency in creating the ordinance, -as he was never informed in meetings. He also requests that City staff provide the Washington Square neighborhood association a presentation about the development of accessory dwelling units, to properly inform residents. Manager Neal provides a response to public comments, stating that the units are required to be owner -occupied, and that there are exemptions for pre-existing units. She also notes that additional presentations will be scheduled at neighborhood association meetings, to answer any further questions and gain public feedback. Lastly, Manager Neal states that staff will continue to research criteria pertaining to privacy, and clarifies why these units are considered affordable housing. ACTION: Chairman Solorio: requests that Planning and Building Staff continue to review criteria pertaining to parking, to ensure any provisions made are in line with State laws requirements. Chairman Solorio also directs Staff to consider possible insufficient Police services, especially in more dense areas of the City, to ensure public safety needs are not made worse by new accessory dwelling unit developments. Chairman Solorio also requests that follow up be provided about what items, aside from open space, were considered. 3 13A-11