HomeMy WebLinkAbout23 - OB-1 - Second Reading of Ordinance 14-04 for - 4/1/2014CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 2014
ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 14-04 FOR CODE AMENDMENT CO -13-04
DATE: MARCH 24, 2014
FROM: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION BY: MINOO ASHABI, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MINOO ASHABI (714) 754-5610
minoo.ashabi@costamesaca.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Give second reading to Ordinance 14-04 amending Title 13, Chapters I, IV, V and related
definitions and amendment to land use matrix and a new Article 2.5 to Chapter V to allow small
lot subdivisions in multiple family zoning districts and urban plan areas.
ANALYSIS:
The purpose and intent of the small lot ordinance is to promote affordable ownership housing by
providing more flexible development standards and maintenance mechanisms for underutilized
multi -family residential lots within the densities allowed by the General Plan. This proposed code
amendment will add a new section to the zoning code applicable to detached residential and
live/work development of up to 15 units without modifying the current "Common Interest
Development" standards.
On March 18, 2014, City Council continued the second reading of the ordinance by a 4-0 vote
(Councilmember Monahan absent).
On March 4, 2014, City Council gave first
(Councilmembers Genis and Leece voting No)
ordinance based on Council direction:
reading to Ordinance 14-04 by a 3-2 vote
The following revisions were made to the draft
• Tandem parking — New language was added to not allow tandem garage or parking.
• Open Space — Table 13-42 was revised to include "Development Lot" referring to open
space requirement.
• Side and Rear Setback — Table 13-42 was revised to include "one story" to side and rear
setback requirement.
• Automatic Garage Door — "Required" was added referring to automatic garage door
openers in Table 13-42.
• Trash Storage — This section was revised to require storage space for three trash
containers instead of two to accommodate the new organic waste containers.
MINOO ASHABI, AIA
Principal Planner
Attachment
1- Ordinance 14-04
2- Redlined Draft
GARY ARMSTRONG, AICP
Economic and Development Services
Director
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