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PlanningBoard | 2020-02-10 | 5 | He said that high construction costs are what typically prevents permitted units from being constructed. Board Member Cavanaugh asked if there was anything that protects neighbors' views from being obstructed by an ADU. Staff Member Tai said state law is very specific and view preservation is not something that can be included in the ADU ordinance. Board Member Cavanaugh asked how we ensure that ADUs are not used as vacation rentals. Staff Member Tai said that applicants must record a deed restriction prohibiting that type of use. Board Member Ruiz asked whether the new provisions apply to new multifamily buildings, or only existing buildings. Assistant City Attorney Chen said there are inconsistencies in state law that will likely require cleanup legislation. Board Member Teague sought clarification regarding the legal interpretation of several provisions. There was a discussion about when the eight foot ceiling height limitation applies, such as only in the flood zone where the finished floor must be raised and the 16 foot overall height limit must be granted an exception. Board Member Teague opened the public hearing. Kathleen Russo said the way the 25% rule was being applied was making her project economically infeasible. Betsy Mathieson said ADUs can be a good way for more housing to be permitted in historic neighborhoods. Board Member Teague closed the public hearing. Board Member Ruiz said that the four foot setback language needs clarification. Board Member Teague said we should be liberal in the application of the ADU law. He said their impacts are less than concentrating new development in large projects. He said single family homes should be able to add a JADU and detached ADU. He suggested the multifamily provision allow 25% and round up instead of rounding down and permit Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 10, 2020 | PlanningBoard/2020-02-10.pdf |