Public Comments submitted 4-30-18 to 6-11-18

Eugene has long allowed for secondary dwellings in the R-1 Low Density Residential zone subject to development standards such as height, setbacks, building size, owner-occupancy and parking. Secondary dwellings are also allowed in certain special area zones (including Chambers, Chase Node, Downtown Westside, Royal Node, Whiteaker and Walnut Station) subject to development standards. Proposed Land Use Code Amendment As a result of the proposed amendment, secondary dwellings will be allowed as permitted uses in the following zones: • AG Agricultural • R-2 Medium Density Residential • R-3 Limited High-Density Residential • R-4 High Density Residential • S-E Elmira Road Special Area Zone • S-JW Jefferson Westside Special Area Zone • S-HB Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Special Area Zone The proposed amendment also includes language to clarify that secondary dwellings are not accessory buildings. As proposed (see Attachment A), the amendment does not change the standards that currently apply to secondary dwellings. Planning Commission Public Hearing The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 6, 2018 to consider the proposed amendments. A total of 20 people testified at the public hearing, and provided a broad range of perspectives. Following the close of the public hearing, the record was left open for one week for additional testimony. Testimony received at the public hearing and during the open record period was provided to the Planning Commission under separate cover, and is available on the web at: https://www.eugene-or.gov/764/Land-Use-Code-Amendments Following the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission asked staff to respond to several topics raised in testimony. Staff responses are provided in Attachment B. In an effort to facilitate deliberations, staff has also provided possible changes to the secondary dwelling standards for the Planning Commission's consideration (See Attachment C). These possible changes are based on testimony, and questions and comments raised by the Planning Commission, and are intended to provide options in the event the Planning Commission chooses to consider these topics during deliberations. Deliberations Deliberations will be structured to address the topics in the following order: The draft code language provided in Attachment A that addresses where secondary dwellings are permitted. 2. Other topics that the Planning Commission wishes to consider.