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MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner Date:July 14, 2026 Request: Review of Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance BACKGROUND The proposed ADU ordinance amendment arose from prior discussions of housing in Saint Anthony Village, and opportunities to add density, but in a way that was respectful of the Village’s neighborhood character. The ordinance proposes an allowance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The material is presented in a tabular format similar to the Council’s initial review. The ordinance text and accompanying staff comment is provided on each section, as well as a more formal ordinance form – the ordinance language is duplicated, but without the accompanying staff comments. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to review and make recommendations on the original draft at its regular meeting on June 16, 2026. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The following are a summation of the Planning Commissions comments: 1.Reanalyze the occupancy and definition of family – what is intent of the ordinance. The Commission debated the occupancy language, supporting a less restrictive limitation on the age of the occupants. Staff comment: The ADU draft is intended to allow limited additional occupancy – limits of two adults (relationship undefined) is the purpose. Allowance for minor dependent children is an acknowledgment of family realities but not intended to open up a small unit (by definition) to several adults – due to multiplicity of vehicles, need for open space, other subsequent impacts of multiple adults. 2.Discussion was held around the accessory building allowance for 1,000 square feet of major accessory building, compared to limitation of ADUs as attached structures only. Theoretically, a property owner could build a detached accessory garage, and then convert that structure to ADU. The Commission posed an allowance for a more expansive ordinance without many of the limitations in this draft. Staff comment: While this is partially the case, only the maximum area of 600 square feet could be converted to ADU space under the current draft. Opening up all lots to separate structures would benefit from a more comprehensive view of housing density. It would also implicate additional examinations of lot coverage, parking support, and other similar impacts. 3.600 square feet maximum. Should there be interest in allowance of ADU space up to the size of the principal dwelling? Staff comment: The point of ADU allowance is to be accessory in nature, not essentially equal to the principal dwelling – that would be a two-family residence/duplex. This would be a discussion that needs to be more extensively vetted as a part of the coming Comprehensive Plan update. 19