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<br />2 <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 <br /> <br />To: Chair Schwalbach and Planning Commission <br />From: Corrin Wendell, AICP, Community Development Director <br />Bill Weber, Planning Consultant <br />CC: Chris Heineman, City Administrator <br />Re: Text Amendment – Tabled Accessory Dwelling Unit <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />At the Planning Commission meeting on October 14th, the Planning Commission review proposed <br />language for ADUs (attached and detached). At the meeting, the Commission heard from the <br />public and suggestions were made to the language regarding lot coverage, driveways, size of <br />parcels, size of ADUs, and permitted vs conditional allowances. The Planning Commission <br />recommended tabling the ADU discussion so that further consideration could be given to the text <br />language. <br /> <br />At the City Council meeting on October 27th, the City Council unanimously adopted the repeal <br />and replace of the zoning code. The City Council agreed with the Planning Commission regarding <br />tabling of the ADU language and directed City Staff to conduct a full community engagement <br />process to reach more residents within Little Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, surveys, <br />social media posts, open houses, newsletter articles, and more outreach to gauge a better interest <br />for this use and what the needs are within the community. Beginning in January 2022, City Staff <br />will begin this effort and after 4-6 months will return to the Planning Commission with their <br />findings. <br /> <br />Accessory Dwelling Units, ADUs (Attached and Detached) (Please see attached language) <br />An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), also called a granny flat or in-law unit, is a residential unit <br />that can be added to a lot with an existing single-family home. To be considered an ADU, the unit <br />must have its own kitchen, bathroom, living area, and entrance. ADUs are typically occupied by a <br />rent-paying tenant, the property owner’s friends or family, or the property owner themselves. <br /> <br />The discussion of including attached and detached ADUs as permitted and conditional uses has <br />been discussed with the Planning Commission and City Council at meetings and workshops from <br />the beginning of this zoning code update process. There has been an analysis of surrounding <br />communities, discussion, and various draft language provided and review from both bodies. The <br />proposed draft language from the October 14th Planning Commission Meeting is attached. <br /> <br />It is recommended to include Attached ADUs as a Permitted Use (with specific requirements) in <br />the R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential Districts as described in the attached language and to be addressed <br />within the tables in the Residential Districts chapters as well as Chapters 915. <br /> <br />It is recommended to include Detached ADUs as a Conditional Use (with specific requirements) <br />in the R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential Districts as described in the attached language and to be addressed <br />within the tables in the Residential Districts chapters as well as Chapters 915.