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Presentation ODS 05-19-22PLANNING COMMISSION Objective Design Standards (ODS) May 19, 2022 Planning and Development Services Division ❑Collective Legislation Requires Objective Design Standards Housing Accountability Act (HAA) Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval Process (SB 35) Housing Crisis Act (SB 330) ❑Intent of the State Legislature ▪Reduce local regulatory barriers and costs ▪Streamline the housing approval process ▪Residential projects must be reviewed objectively ▪Requires ministerial review and approval process NEW STATE LAWS ❑Housing Accountability Act (HAA) ▪Can’t deny a project or reduce density if compliant with ODS ▪Projects must be reviewed against objective standards ▪Exceptions to ODS –full Planning Commission review ❑Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval Process (SB 35) ▪Opt-in program to obtain faster approval ▪Very narrow and specific criteria to meet eligibility ▪Rely only on ODS –no discretionary review –exempt from CEQA ❑Housing Crisis Act (SB 330) ▪Preliminary application process ▪Freezes or vest the standards that apply to a formal application ▪Specific timeframes for City and developer for reviews and submittals NEW STATE LAWS ❑No Specific Architectural Style ❑Balance Flexibility with Quality of Design ❑Combination of “required for all” and “menu” options for design elements ❑Importance of Sustainable Design ❑Graphics for clear identification of standards ❑Amenities are scalable and adaptable ❑Procedures for review and approvals Goals ❑Chapter 18.64 -Objective Design Standards ▪Applicable to multifamily and mixed-use with two-thirds residential ▪Addresses Sustainable Building and Site Design ▪Additional design standards for mixed-use ❑Graphic Illustrations –Building Design –Orientation NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 18 ❑Graphic Illustrations – Building Design –Massing and Articulation NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 18 ❑Graphic Illustrations Site Design –Connectivity NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 18 ❑Graphic Illustrations Mixed-Use -Storefronts Ammenities 8 Table 18.64.060A Multifamily Residential Development Amenity Standards # Of Units Base Amenity Type And Minimum Size of Amenity Additive Amenity Ratio 4 Barbeque with Table Seating 1/10 Units 8 32 sf Community Garden 8 sf/4 Units 12 1200 sf Outdoor Active Use Area 50 sf/1 Unit 16 Provide One of Two: ·Business Center with 2 Work Stations ·1 Work Station/8 Units ·250 sf Gym ·5 sf/1 Unit 24 Provide Two of Three: ·Business Center with 2 Work Stations ·1 Work Station/8 Units ·250 sf Gym ·5 sf/1 Unit ·Clubhouse with 400 sf Kitchen ·5 sf/1 Unit 32 All Amenities Listed as the Base for 24 Units Same Rate as 24 Units 40 Add One 36 sf In-Ground Outdoor Spa 1 -64 sf Spa at 65 Units 2 -36 sf Spas at 80 Units 2 –64 sf Spas at 100 Units 1.5 sf Increase/1 Unit >100 Units 65 Provide One of Two: ·800 sf Pool ·10 sf/1 Unit ·1000 sf Children’s Play Area1 ·50 sf/1 Unit 80 All Amenities Listed as the Base for 65 Units Same Rate as 65 Units 100 All Base Amenities2 Listed for 80,40,32,12 8 and 4 Units Same Rates for All Apply Notes: 1.Substitute 400 sf Wellness Facility 55+Age Restricted Development,with an Additive Amenity Ratio calculated at 5 sf/1 Unit. 2.Allows Wellness Facility Substitution for 55+Age Restricted Development Additional Criteria ◼LEED Platinum certification ◼Water Efficiency requirements ◼Lighting Standards –using lighting as an architectural component ◼Mechanical and utilities screened or underground ◼Standards for refuse collection 9 Additional Criteria ◼Multifamily residential development density of 20-24 units per acre is permissible ◼Requires 10% lower-income units ◼or 5% very-low-income units 10 ❑No Action Required Tonight ❑Joint Workshop with Planning Commission and City Council ❑Planning Commission and Council Input ❑Planning Commission Review ❑City Council Review What’s Next QUESTIONS?