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A.1 - Joint City Council and Planning Workshop - ODSCITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT WORKSHOP Objective Design Standards (ODS) June 16, 2022 Planning and Development Services Division ◼On May 19, 2022, the Planning Commission received a presentation introducing the proposed ODS requirements. ❑No action was taken ❑Planning Commission’s comments are included on the Staff Report ◼Tonight’s intent ❑Introduce the ODS Ordinance to the Council ❑Discuss the Planning Commission’s comments 2 BACKGROUND ❑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 5 Allowed Under Current Standards ❑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 AMENITIES 10 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 11 12 PLANNING COMMISSION’S COMMENTS What are the front setback requirements? In addition to the ODS standards, projects will require compliance with the development design standards established by the underlying zone district.The Municipal Code requires 25-foot front setback for multifamily residential zoning. What is the minimum distance between buildings? The Municipal Code requires a minimum distance between buildings of 20-feet for multifamily residential zoning. What are the parkway trees requirements? Staff added ODS landscape requirements in compliance with Chapter 12.28 -Street and Parkway Trees. Revise Table 18.64.060A to increment square footage for the gym. Staff has revised the table to include square footage increments to the gym, clubhouse, business center workstations, and added basketball and tennis court requirements for 100 units or more. Provide bicycle lockers and racks requirements Bicycle storage will be required at the rate of 1 bicycle locker per 4 units and 1 bicycle rack parking per 4 units. Who will be maintaining alleys created by a proposed development? Alleys are considered part of the project and maintenance shall be conditioned to the project to be provided by the property owner. ADDED REQUIREMENTS ◼EV charging stations as required by the most recent California Green Building Standards Code. ❑1 EV charge per garage and 1 EV charge per five parking units will be required. ◼Art in Public places as part of the development (objective standards to be developed). ◼Developments proposing 24 residential units, or more are required to provide: ❑10% low-income units or 5% very-low-income units. ◼Comply with the Municipal Code Parking Requirements ❑Chapter 18.60–Off-Street Parking ◼Bicycle requirements: ❑1 bicycle locker with a 120v power per four units and 1 bicycle rack parking per every four units 13 ❑No Action Required Tonight ❑Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing Notice ❑Recommending adoption to the City Council ❑City Council Meeting Public Hearing Notice ❑First reading ❑Second reading WHAT IS NEXT? 15 Allowed Under Current Standards 16 17 QUESTIONS?