File #: 19-393    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/8/2019 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 8/5/2019 Final action: 8/5/2019
Title: SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Adoption of a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04) and Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 20.42 and Various Other Sections of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Zoning Ordinance Amendment #19-02) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a Categorical Exemption and the introduction of an Ordinance (one of two options) which would modify the City's zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: OPTION 1 (Based on City Council Direction on July 1, 2019) A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04); and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2502, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.42 ("Second Units") as well as Tables 20.08-1 ("Permitted Land Uses in the Residential Zoning Districts"), 20.16-1 ("Permitted Land Uses in the Urban Village Zoning Districts"), and 20.38-1 ("Off-Street ...
Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Resolution #4020 with Red-lined Ordinance, 2. Planning Commission Minute Excerpts, 3. Planning Commission Staff Report #19-13, 4. Correspondence Received Prior to Planning Commission Meeting.pdf, 5. Draft Ordinance (Option 2-As Recommended by the Planning Commission).pdf, 6. Correspondence from Californians for Homeownership (July 12, 2019), 7. Draft Ordinance (Option 1-Redlined Version), 8. Draft Ordinance (Option 1-Based on City Council Direction from July 1, 2019), 9. Presentation

Report Prepared by: Kim Espinosa, Planning Manager, Development Services Department

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SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Adoption of a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04) and Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 20.42 and Various Other Sections of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Zoning Ordinance Amendment #19-02)

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a Categorical Exemption and the introduction of an Ordinance (one of two options) which would modify the City's zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:

OPTION 1 (Based on City Council Direction on July 1, 2019)

A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04); and,

B. Introducing Ordinance 2502, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.42 ("Second Units") as well as Tables 20.08-1 ("Permitted Land Uses in the Residential Zoning Districts"), 20.16-1 ("Permitted Land Uses in the Urban Village Zoning Districts"), and 20.38-1 ("Off-Street Parking Requirements"); and Sections 20.08.030.F.1 ("Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts, Parking"), 20.20.010.C.3 ("Urban Transition Zoning District, Development Standards"); 20.46.010 ("Residential Design Standards, Purpose"), and 20.90.020 ("Glossary, Definitions") of the Merced Municipal Code.

OR

OPTION 2 (As Recommended by the Planning Commission)

A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04); and,

B. Introducing Ordinance 2502, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.42 ("Second Units") as well as Tables 20.08-1 ("Permitted Land Uses in the Residential Zoning Districts"), 20.16-1 ("Permitted Land Uses in the Urban Village Zoning Districts"), and 20.38-1 ("Off-Street Parking Requirements"); and Sections 20.08.030.F.1 ("Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts, Parking"), 20.20.010.C...

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