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
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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
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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
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❑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?