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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-08 Planning & Transportation Commission Agenda PacketPLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 08, 2023 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499) Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking members agree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes for all combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions and Action Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER 1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning and Transportation Commission Meetings During Covid‐19 State of Emergency PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 2.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five (5) minutes per speaker. 3.Election of Chair and Vice Chair                6:10PM – 6:25PM 4.2147 Yale: Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions to Subdivide Existing Parcel into Substandard Lots         6:25PM – 7:25PM 5.Recommendation on a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j).                7:25PM – 8:25PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.December 14, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes 7.November 30, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes 8.November 16, 2022 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 08, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencingin your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER 1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning and Transportation Commission Meetings During Covid‐19 State of Emergency PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 2.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five (5) minutes per speaker. 3.Election of Chair and Vice Chair                6:10PM – 6:25PM 4.2147 Yale: Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions to Subdivide Existing Parcel into Substandard Lots         6:25PM – 7:25PM 5.Recommendation on a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j).                7:25PM – 8:25PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.December 14, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes 7.November 30, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes 8.November 16, 2022 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 08, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencingin your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning andTransportation Commission Meetings During Covid‐19 State of EmergencyPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS2.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and AssignmentsACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others:Five (5) minutes per speaker.3.Election of Chair and Vice Chair                6:10PM – 6:25PM4.2147 Yale: Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions to Subdivide Existing Parcel intoSubstandard Lots         6:25PM – 7:25PM5.Recommendation on a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to ImplementState Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j).               7:25PM – 8:25PMAPPROVAL OF MINUTES6.December 14, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes7.November 30, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes8.November 16, 2022 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 08, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencingin your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning andTransportation Commission Meetings During Covid‐19 State of EmergencyPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS2.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and AssignmentsACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others:Five (5) minutes per speaker.3.Election of Chair and Vice Chair                6:10PM – 6:25PM4.2147 Yale: Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions to Subdivide Existing Parcel intoSubstandard Lots         6:25PM – 7:25PM5.Recommendation on a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to ImplementState Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j).               7:25PM – 8:25PMAPPROVAL OF MINUTES6.December 14, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes7.November 30, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes8.November 16, 2022 Draft Summary Meeting MinutesCOMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. 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When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. Item No. 1. Page 1 of 3 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning and Transportation Commission Meetings During Covid-19 State of Emergency RECOMMENDATION Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) authorizing the use of teleconferencing under Government Code Section 54953(e) for meetings of the Planning and Transportation Commission and its committees due to the Covid-19 declared state of emergency. BACKGROUND In February and March 2020, the state and the County declared a state of emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both emergency declarations remain in effect. On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361, a bill that amends the Brown Act, effective October 1, 2021, to allow local policy bodies to continue to meet by teleconferencing during a state of emergency without complying with restrictions in State law that would otherwise apply, provided that the policy bodies make certain findings at least once every 30 days. AB 361, codified at California Government Code Section 54953(e), empowers local policy bodies to convene by teleconferencing technology during a proclaimed state of emergency under the State Emergency Services Act in any of the following circumstances: (A) The legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing. (B) The legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. (C) The legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and has determined, by majority vote, pursuant to subparagraph (B) (B), that, as a result of 1 Packet Pg. 5 Item No. 1. Page 2 of 3 the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees. (Gov. Code § 54953(e)(1).) In addition, Section 54953(e)(3) requires that policy bodies using teleconferencing reconsider the state of emergency within 30 days of the first teleconferenced meeting after October 1, 2021, and at least every 30 days thereafter, and find that one of the following circumstances exists: 1. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person. 2. State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. ANALYSIS Although conditions have changed since the beginning of 2022, staff believe it is still reasonable to find that the circumstances in Section 54953(e)(1)(A) exist. The Santa Clara County Health Officer strongly recommends face coverings in indoor settings. In addition, the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has promulgated Section 3205 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which requires most employers in California, including in the City, to train and instruct employees about measures that can decrease the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing and other social distancing measures. Accordingly, Section 54953(e)(1)(A) authorizes the City to continue using teleconferencing for public meetings of its policy bodies, provided that any and all members of the public who wish to address the body or its committees have an opportunity to do so, and that the statutory and constitutional rights of parties and the members of the public attending the meeting via teleconferencing are protected. Notably, the Governor has announced that the Statewide state of emergency will end on February 28, 2023. After that date, the City will no longer be able to utilize AB 361 findings. The City Attorney’s office recently provided an updated analysis to the City Council regarding the ability to meet remotely under the Brown Act. That analysis is available on packet page 150 of the City Council’s October 3, 2022 agenda document: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2022/20221003/20221003accsm-amended- presentations.pdf Adoption of the Resolution in Attachment A will make the findings required by Section 54953(e)(3) to allow the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Planning and Transportation Commission and its committees. 1 Packet Pg. 6 Item No. 1. Page 3 of 3 Report Author & Contact Information Albert Yang, City Attorney (650) 329-2171 Albert.Yang@CityofPaloAlto.org PTC1 Liaison & Contact Information Amy French, Chief Planning Official (650) 329-2144 Amy.French@CityofPaloAlto.org ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing Under Government Code Section 54953(e) for Meetings of Planning and Transportation Commission AUTHOR/TITLE: Albert Yang, City Attorney Report #: 2301-0824 1 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org 1 Packet Pg. 7 NOT YET APPROVED Resolution No. ____ Resolution Making Findings to Allow Teleconferenced Meetings Under California Government Code Section 54953(e) R E C I T A L S A. California Government Code Section 54953(e) empowers local policy bodies to convene by teleconferencing technology during a proclaimed state of emergency under the State Emergency Services Act so long as certain conditions are met; and B. In March 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state of emergency in California in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic, and that state of emergency remains in effect; and C. In February 2020, the Santa Clara County Director of Emergency Services and the Santa Clara County Health Officer declared a local emergency, which declarations were subsequently ratified and extended by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and those declarations also remain in effect; and D. On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361, a bill that amends the Brown Act to allow local policy bodies to continue to meet by teleconferencing during a state of emergency without complying with restrictions in State law that would otherwise apply, provided that the policy bodies make certain findings at least once every 30 days; and E. While federal, State, and local health officials emphasize the critical importance of vaccination and consistent mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Clara County Health Officer has issued at least one order, on August 2, 2021 (available online at here), that continues to recommend measures to promote outdoor activity, physical distancing and other social distancing measures, such as masking, in certain contexts; and F. The California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) has promulgated Section 3205 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which requires most employers in California, including in the City, to train and instruct employees about measures that can decrease the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing and other social distancing measures; and G. The Planning and Transportation Commission has met remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and can continue to do so in a manner that allows public participation and transparency while minimizing health risks to members, staff, and the public that would be present with in- person meetings while this emergency continues; now, therefore, 1 Packet Pg. 8 NOT YET APPROVED The Planning and Transportation Commission RESOLVES as follows: 1. As described above, the State of California remains in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this meeting, the Planning and Transportation Commission has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency. 2. As described above, State and County officials continue to recommend measures to promote physical distancing and other social distancing measures, in some settings. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That for at least the next 30 days, meetings of the Planning and Transportation Commission and its committees will occur using teleconferencing technology. Such meetings of the Planning and Transportation Commission and its committees that occur using teleconferencing technology will provide an opportunity for any and all members of the public who wish to address the body and its committees and will otherwise occur in a manner that protects the statutory and constitutional rights of parties and the members of the public attending the meeting via teleconferencing; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning and Transportation Commission staff liaison is directed to place a resolution substantially similar to this resolution on the agenda of a future meeting of the Planning and Transportation Commission within the next 30 days. If the Planning and Transportation Commission does not meet within the next 30 days, the staff liaison is directed to place a such resolution on the agenda of the immediately following meeting of the Planning and Transportation Commission. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: Staff Liaison Chair of Planning and Transportation Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: City Attorney Department Head 1 Packet Pg. 9 Item No. 2. Page 1 of 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) review and comment as appropriate. Also, the PTC may note the attached recruitment flyer regarding openings on the City’s boards and commissions. BACKGROUND This document includes the following items: •PTC Meeting Schedule •PTC Representative to City Council (Rotational Assignments) •Tentative Future Agenda Commissioners are encouraged to contact Veronica Dao (Veronica.Dao@CityofPaloAlto.org) of any planned absences one month in advance, if possible, to ensure the availability of a PTC quorum. PTC Representative to City Council is a rotational assignment where the designated commissioner represents the PTC’s affirmative and dissenting perspectives to Council for quasijudicial and legislative matters. Representatives are encouraged to review the City Council agendas (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/City-Council/Council-Agendas-Minutes) for the months of their respective assignments to verify if attendance is needed or contact staff. Prior PTC meetings are available online at http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city- of-palo-alto/boardsandcommissions/planning-and-transportation-commission. The Tentative Future Agenda provides a summary of upcoming projects or discussion items. 2 Packet Pg. 10 Item No. 2. Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2023 Meeting Schedule and Assignments Attachment B: 2023 Recruitment Flyer AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official Report #: 2301-0823 2 Packet Pg. 11 Planning & Transportation Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 2023 Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/11/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 1/25/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 2/08/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 2/22/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 3/08/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 3/29/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 4/12/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Bryna Chang 4/26/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Bart Hechtman 5/10/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 5/31/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 6/14/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Bart Hechtman 6/28/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 7/12/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Bart Hechtman 7/26/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 8/09/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 8/30/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 9/13/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 9/27/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 10/11/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 10/25/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 11/08/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 11/29/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 12/13/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 12/27/2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 2023 Assignments - Council Representation (primary/backup) January February March April May June Cari Templeton Giselle Roohparvar Giselle Roohparvar Keith Reckdahl Bart Hechtman Doria Summa Doria Summa Bryna Chang Bryna Chang Keith Reckdahl Keith Reckdahl Bart Hechtman July August September October November December 2 Packet Pg. 12 P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N 2023 BOARDS &2023 BOARDS & COMMISSIONSCOMMISSIONS RECRUITMENTRECRUITMENT H I S T O R I C R E S O U R C E S B O A R D P L A N N I N G & T R A N S P O R T A T I O N H U M A N R E L A T I O N S C O M M I S S I O N 3 POSITIONS 4 POSITIONS 2 POSITIONS 3 POSITIONS DEADLINE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2023DEADLINE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2023 C O M M I S S I O N APPLY NOWAPPLY NOW Applications online atApplications online at http://bit.ly/bcapplicationshttp://bit.ly/bcapplications www.cityofpaloalto.orgwww.cityofpaloalto.org U T I L I T I E S A D V I S O R Y C O M M I S S I O N 3 POSITIONS 2 Packet Pg. 13 Item No. 3. Page 1 of 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE Election of Chair and Vice Chair RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission hold elections for offices of Chair and Vice Chair, or select an alternative date for elections, as discussed below. BACKGROUND Section 2.1 of the Bylaws of the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) states: “The offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be filled by election of members of the Commission from among their members, and persons so elected shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. The election shall be held at the end of the first regular Commission meeting conducted on or after January 1 of each calendar year, or on an alternative date certain established by the Commission at such meeting. In the event that either office becomes vacant during the regular term, the Commission shall elect a member to serve the remainder of the term.” There is no express procedure for Chair and Vice Chair elections. Where the PTC’s bylaws and procedural rules are silent, the presiding officer may decide questions of procedure, though any commissioner may appeal a decision to the commission as a whole. The process for the most recent past election practices is summarized below: 1. Nominations for Chair are made from the floor. Commissioners may nominate anyone, including themselves. A second is required for the nomination. 2. The nominee states whether they will accept the nomination. 3. The Commissioners who moved and seconded the nomination make a brief statement on why they support the nomination. 4. Nominees may also make a brief statement regarding their candidacy. 5. Other Commissioners may give comments or ask questions to the nominees. 6. The PTC will take a vote after all nominations have been made, seconded, and the nominees have stated whether they will accept. 3 Packet Pg. 14 Item No. 3. Page 2 of 2 7. Four votes are required for confirmation. 8. The entire process is repeated for Vice Chair election. Following the City Council’s adoption of the Board and Commission Handbook, which establishes April 1 as the date on which PTC terms commence, some commissioners have suggested that elections for PTC officers should be delayed to April of each year. The current Bylaws allow for such a delay by a vote of the Commission, in which case current officers would continue to serve until a successor is elected. This year, however, a vote to delay elections would be somewhat complicated because the office of Chair is currently vacant. Therefore, even if the PTC chooses to set an alternative date for the 2023 officer elections, the PTC bylaws would require an election to fill the vacated position of Chair until that alternative date. If the current Vice-Chair is elected to fill this position, an additional election would be necessary to fill the newly vacated office of Vice-Chair. AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official Report #: 2301-0861 3 Packet Pg. 15 Item No. 4. Page 1 of 7 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE 2147 Yale: Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions to Subdivide Existing Parcel into Substandard Lots RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action(s): 1. Recommend denial of the proposed project to the City Council based on findings. REPORT SUMMARY This project proposes to subdivide an existing 5,770 sf lot with two detached single-family houses into two 2,885 sf lots with one existing house on each lot. The two lots would be substandard in width, length, and area. While the underlying lot line is shown on an antiquated map, the subject site is not currently recognized as two legally separate parcels. The tenancy-in-common ownership structures also does not affect the Findings or the determination that the proposed subdivision would bring the existing structures out of compliance with the Zoning Code. This project is unable to make the required Subdivision and Exception Findings and therefore denial of the project is recommended. While this subdivision could be allowed under SB 9 if the parcel were zoned R-1, SB 9 procedures do not apply to the site’s RMD zone district. BACKGROUND Project Information Owner: Kathryn Gelman, and Firth Griffith and Yuqing Li Engineer: Yi-Ran Wu, WEC Associates Representative: N/A Legal Counsel: N/A 4 Packet Pg. 16 Item No. 4. Page 2 of 7 Property Information Address:2147 and 2149 Yale Neighborhood:College Terrace Lot Dimensions & Area:50 ft x 115 ft, 5,770 sf Housing Inventory Site:No Located w/in a Plume:No Protected/Heritage Trees:N/A Historic Resource(s):No Existing Improvement(s):Two single family, detached, two-story residences, each 1,537 sf, 3,075 sf total. Built 2010 Existing Land Use(s):Two-family residential under one ownership (tenancy in common) Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: Office building (CN) West: Single Family (RMD (NP)) East: Office building (CN) South: Multi-family (RMD (NP)) (Grandfathered use per PAMC 18.10.150) Special Setbacks:None Aerial View of Property: Source: Google Satellite Maps 4 Packet Pg. 17 Item No. 4. Page 3 of 7 Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans/Guidelines Comp. Plan Designation:Multiple-Family Residential Zoning Designation:Two Unit Multiple-Family Residential – Neighborhood Preservation Overlay (RMD(NP)) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) Housing Development Project Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Within Airport Influence Area Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:None PTC:None HRB:None ARB:None PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project proposes to subdivide an existing 5,770 sf lot with two detached single-family houses into two 2,885 sf lots with one existing house on each lot. Each lot would be substandard in width, length, and area. The applicant’s justification for requesting the subdivision is based on an underlying lot line. While the underlying lot line did exist, the lots are not two legally separate parcels. The College Terrace tract map, which shows the underlying lot line, was created in 1891, before the adoption of the first Subdivision Map Act. The underlying lots are only recognized if they were separately conveyed. These lots were never separately conveyed and therefore this proposal is to create two very substandard lots and Staff cannot support this application. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested and subject to PTC purview: •Preliminary Parcel Map: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in Title 21 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) and Government Code Section 66474. PAMC Section 21.12.090 requires the Director to review whether the proposed subdivision complies and is consistent with certain documents. These include the 4 Packet Pg. 18 Item No. 4. Page 4 of 7 Subdivision Map Act (in particular Government Code 66474), PAMC Title 21, the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and State Law. A series of “reverse findings” are required to approve the project and draft findings are provided in Attachment C. •Preliminary Parcel Map with Conditional Exceptions: A subdivider may apply for exceptions to the requirements and regulations for lot width, lot depth, lot area, and street frontage or access, set forth in Titles 21 and 18. Exceptions may only be granted by the City Council following recommendation by the Planning and Transportation Commission. The findings for parcel map exceptions are set forth in PAMC Section 21.32.020 and draft findings are provided in Attachment C. ANALYSIS Neighborhood Setting and Character 2147-2149 Yale Street is located at the corner of College Avenue and Yale Street in the RMD (NP) zoning district. It contains two, two-story detached residences. They are adjacent to single-family houses along Yale Street, and adjacent to offices along College Avenue. The offices are in the CN zoning district. The lot sizes on the block vary from approximately 3,125 sf to approximately 9,630 sf, with the typical lot being between 3,125 sf and 6,000 sf. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines1 The Comprehensive Plan includes Goals, Policies, and Programs that guide the physical form of the City. The Comprehensive Plan provides the basis for the City’s development regulations and is used by City staff to regulate building and development and make recommendations on projects. Further, Subdivision Findings #1 and #2 require that the design be consistent and compatible with applicable elements of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Multiple-Family Residential, which prescribes a density range of eight to 40 dwelling units per acre. The two existing units on the site is equivalent to a density of 15 dwelling units per acre, which complies with the intended multiple-family residential density. Staff was not able to identify any Comprehensive Plan policies or programs directly relevant to the subject application. The existing structures and uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and are not proposed to change. Therefore, staff recommends finding that on balance, the project is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Proposed findings related to the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan are provided in Attachment C. 1 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 4 Packet Pg. 19 Item No. 4. Page 5 of 7 Zoning Compliance2 A detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards has been performed, provided in Attachment B. The site as it exists today is compliant with the zoning code. The proposed subdivision would make the site less consistent with the zoning code, and denial of the project is recommended for that reason. The two lots would not meet the minimum lot size requirement, and new substandard lots cannot be created. The existing structures would also no longer meet minimum setbacks for interior side and rear yard requirements, and one of the proposed lots would not meet front setback requirements. Both lots would exceed allowable floor area by approximately 3%, though they would be in conformance for lot coverage. Multi-Modal Access & Parking The parking requirement for two-family use in the RMD zone is three parking spaces, two of which must be covered. The parking is allocated as one covered garage space in each residence, plus an uncovered shared space between the two houses. This is a typical arrangement for this use. As a part of the proposed subdivision, the property line would go through the shared parking space. An easement would be required to maintain shared used of this space for the two units. For single-family use, two spaces are required per unit, located outside of the front setback and at least 10 foot setback from a street-side property line. If the subdivision were to be approved, the proposed lots would be out of compliance for parking. Consistency with Application Findings The project does not meet all required finding, in particular Subdivision Finding #3, and Exception Findings #1, #2, and #4. Further analysis is provided in Attachment C. Subdivision Finding #3 asks if “the site is not physically suitable for the type of development”. While the existing residences are not proposed to change, the proposed property line would make the existing structures no longer in conformance with Zoning Code requirements. This makes the development not physically suitable for the proposed sites, as the residences could not be built new under this configuration. Exception Findings #1, #2, and #4 ask if there are any special circumstances affecting the site, if granting the exception is necessary to preserve a property right, and if granting the exception will violate the requirements or spirit of the law. As noted above, the creation of new substandard lots is inconsistent with the PAMC. In addition, staff do not believe special circumstances exist or that the exception is necessary to preserve an existing property right. The applicant’s Project 2 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode 4 Packet Pg. 20 Item No. 4. Page 6 of 7 Description Letter (Attachment D) argues that the Tenancy-in-Common is a special circumstance, and is affecting the owner’s ability (right) to sell the property. The letter states this is the only property with a Tenancy-in-Common, which is not the case. Furthermore, the Tenancy-in- Common is a private arrangement, which does not and did not involve the City. Asking for a subdivision as a way for the City to undo this arrangement is not appropriate. The applicant’s letter also seems to suggest that only small ADUs were intended as second units in the RMD(NP) zoning district. This is untrue. PAMC 18.04.030(141) defines two-family use as “the use of a site for two dwelling units, which may be within the same building or separate buildings.” There is no limitation on size, or the size ratio between the two units, as long as the total floor area of the two units does not exceed the development standards for the property as a whole. The existence of two equally sized dwellings on in the RMD zone is not an unusual circumstance. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Specifically, the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA per Guideline 15270 (Projects Which Are Disapproved). PUBLIC NOTIFICATION, OUTREACH & COMMENTS The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on January 27, 2023, which is 12 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on January 25, 2023, which is 14 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, one email of public comment was received. It is included as Attachment F. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS In addition to the recommended action, the Planning and Transportation Commission may: 1. Continue the project to a date (un)certain; or 2. Continue the project to a date (un)certain, and direct staff to prepared modified findings or conditions to recommend approval. 4 Packet Pg. 21 Item No. 4. Page 7 of 7 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Location Map Attachment B: Zoning Comparison Table Attachment C: Denial Findings Attachment D: Applicant’s Project Description Letter Attachment E: Project Plans Attachment F: Neighbor Comments AUTHOR/TITLE: Emily Foley, Planner Report #: 2212-0508 4 Packet Pg. 22 137-01-125 137-01-104 137-01-102 137-01-103 137-01-034 137-01-035137-01-146 137-01-147 137 01 152 137-01-007 137-01-049 137-01-031 137-01-042 137-01-039 137-01-043 137-01-044 137-01-048 137-01-047 137-01-046 137-01-045 137-01-134 137-01-133 137-36-001 137-36-002 137-36-003 137-36-004 137-36-005 137-36-006 137-36-007 137-01-065 137-36-008 137-01-036 137-01-101 137-01-037 137-01-038 COLLEGE AVENUESTREET STAUNTON COURTOXFORD AVENUE 560 560 552 552 550 550 2172 2172 57 599 2270 2 2251 174 2110 2130 2130 560 570 2135 2139 580 580 2170 2170 2145 2145 2111 2111 589 589 587 587 575 575 2130 2130 2166 2152 2152- 2166 615 615 642 640 638 636 634 634- 642664 664 668 6682175 2175 2179 2179 2145 2145- 2153 2153 22111 657 657- 665 2264 659 666 2177 2147 2149 2151 2253 2255 2147 2147 564 564- 572 643 643 645 645 2260 2260 2262 2100 82 580 2095 95 2123 2178 2178 2172 2172 2166 2166 2160 2160 2150 2150 2140 2140 2139 2139 2133 2133 572 570 2164 2162 2160 2158 2156 2154 2137 2149 2149 545 545 555 555 PC-5069 This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Assessment Parcel Palo Alto Assessment Parcel Palo Alto Assessment Parcel Outside Palo Alto abc Road Centerline Small Text (TC) Curb Face (RF) Pavement Edge (RF) abc Address Label (AP) Current Features abc Zone District Labels Zone Districts 0' 46' Attachment A: Location Map 2147 Yale CITY OF PALO ALTOINCORPORATED CAL I F ORN I A P a l o A l t o T h e C i t y o f AP R I L 1 6 1 8 9 4 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors. ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto efoley2, 2023-01-05 13:11:04 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) 4 Packet Pg. 23 ATTACHMENT B ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 2147-2149 Yale Street, 22PLN-00374 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.12 (RMD DISTRICT) Regulation Required Existing Proposed Parcel 1 (2147 Yale) Proposed Parcel 2 (2149 Yale) Minimum/Maximum Site Area 5,000-9,999 sf 5,770 sf Non-conforming: 2,885 sf Non-conforming: 2,885 sf Minimum/Maximum Site Width (1) 6 6 50 feet 50.15 feet wide along College Ave. 50.15 feet wide along College Ave. 57.53 feet wide along Yale St. Minimum/Maximum Site Depth FD 100 feet 115.03 feet wide along Yale St. Non-conforming: 57.50 feet long along Yale St. Non-conforming: 50.15 feet deep Residential Density Two-Family use, under one ownership* Two units One unit One unit Front Setback 20 feet 20 feet Non-conforming: 16 feet 20 feet Interior Side Setback 6 feet 6 feet Non-conforming: 3.6 feet right side 20 feet left side 6 feet Street Side Setback 16 feet 16 feet N/A 16 feet Rear Setback 20 feet 20 feet Non-conforming: 6 feet Non-conforming: 3.2 feet Maximum Lot Coverage 40% 2,308 sf 33% 1,891 sf 32.77% 945.45 sf 32.77% 945.45 sf Maximum Floor Area 50% plus 200 sf for purposes of providing one required covered parking space (two- family use only, not applicable to single family) 3,085 sf 3,075 sf Non-conforming: 53.29% 1,537.5 sf Non-conforming: 53.29% 1,537.5 sf * Note SB 9 does not apply in the RMD zoning district 4 Packet Pg. 24 Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 18.10.060 and CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking) for Two-Family RMD Use Type Required Existing Proposed 2147 Yale Proposed 2149 Yale Vehicle Parking Two Family 3 spaces total, of which at least two must be covered 3 spaces total: 2 covered spaces (1 assigned to each unit), plus 1 uncovered shared space N/A N/A Vehicle Parking Single Family Two spaces per unit, one of which must be covered N/A Non-conforming: 1 covered space only Non-conforming: 1 covered space only 4 Packet Pg. 25 1 ATTACHMENT C FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 2147 Yale Street 22PLN-00374 Preliminary Parcel Map Findings A legislative body of a city shall deny approval of a Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions, if it makes any of the following findings (CGC Section 66474): 1. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in Section 65451: The site does not lie within a specific plan area and is consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan as noted below. 2.That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans: Staff is not able to identify any Comprehensive Plan policies or Programs directly relevant to the subject application. The existing structures and uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and are not proposed to change. Therefore, staff recommends finding that on balance, the project is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan. 3.That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development: No change to the existing development is proposed, however by re-orienting the property lines, the required setbacks for the proposed 2147 Yale property are significantly less than what is typically required. Additionally both proposed lots would exceed allowable FAR by approximately 3%. The two created lots would not meet the minimum lot size requirement of 5,000 sf. 4.That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development: The subdivision application for the site will not change the existing residential density of two units. 5.That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat: 4 Packet Pg. 26 2 The minor subdivision will not cause environmental damage or injure fish, wildlife, or their habitat. The project site has been fully urbanized and developed and is centrally located within the College Terrace neighborhood. There is no recognized sensitive wildlife or habitat in the project vicinity. 6.That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems: The creation of two individual parcels will not cause serious public health problems, as it does not substantially affect the existing conditions and overall function of the property as a site for single-family residences. 7.That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. It may be possible to retain the existing uncovered parking space by requiring an access easement between the two properties, however this is not currently part of the proposal. SECTION 5. Exception Findings. A legislative body of a city shall deny approval of a Preliminary Parcel Map with Exceptions, if it fails to make any of the following findings (PAMC 21.32.020): 1.There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property. The existing property is a typical size for the RMD (NP) zoning district, and contains the allowed use of two-family use under one ownership. While the tenancy-in-common is not the most typical ownership arrangement, it is a private matter outside of the scope of the Zoning Code and does not constitute a special circumstance. 4 Packet Pg. 27 3 2.The exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner. No property rights are affected by the current arrangement, as either or both sellers may sell their share of the property. Therefore, no property rights are preserved or recovered by subdividing. 3.The granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated. The use of the property would not be changing, and therefore will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other properties in the area. 4.The granting of the exception will not violate the requirements, goals, policies, or spirit of the law. Granting this exception would create violations of the Zoning Code for required setbacks and FAR, and render the existing units non-conforming. Furthermore, the permitted use of two-family use under one ownership was developed to allow and encourage this type of development. Allowing this exception would violate the spirit of the law by setting a precedent for other RMD-zoned properties with this land use and/or tenancy-in-common arrangement, as well as potentially discouraging similar projects from being built in the future. This acts against Palo Alto’s goals to build more housing and increase density in the existing lower-density multi-family residential neighborhoods. 4 Packet Pg. 28 4 Packet Pg. 29 4 Packet Pg. 30 4 Packet Pg. 31 4 Packet Pg. 32 4 Packet Pg. 33 4 Packet Pg. 34 4 Packet Pg. 35 4 Packet Pg. 36 4 Packet Pg. 37 4 Packet Pg. 38 4 Packet Pg. 39 4 Packet Pg. 40 4 Packet Pg. 41 4 Packet Pg. 42 4 Packet Pg. 43 4 Packet Pg. 44 4 Packet Pg. 45 4 Packet Pg. 46 4 Packet Pg. 47 4 Packet Pg. 48 4 Packet Pg. 49 4 Packet Pg. 50 4 Packet Pg. 51 4 Packet Pg. 52 4 Packet Pg. 53 &nbsp; 4 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 54 &nbsp; 4 Packet Pg. 55 4 Packet Pg. 56 &nbsp; 4 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 57 &nbsp; 4 Packet Pg. 58 &nbsp; 4 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 59 &nbsp; 4 Packet Pg. 60 Attachment E Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Commissioners for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “2147 Yale” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/News-Articles/Planning-and-Development-Services/2147-Yale- Street 4 Packet Pg. 61 1 Foley, Emily From:Pria Graves <priag@birketthouse.com> Sent:Friday, December 2, 2022 2:57 PM To:Foley, Emily Subject:Application 22PLN-00374, 2147 Yale Street CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links.  Dear Emily ‐      I am writing to urge you to deny approval of this request to divide the existing parcel with two Single‐Family Residences  into two lots.     This request is totally inconsistent with the RMD(NP) zoning which explicitly states:               " The RMD two‐unit multiple‐family residence district is intended to allow a second dwelling unit under the same ownership  as the initial dwelling unit on appropriate sites in areas designated for multiple‐family use by the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan.”     When these two homes were built in 2010, it was made very clear that the entire lot  (parcel 137‐01‐038) was to remain under  one owner.  There was never any provision for subsequent subdivision.     One of the benefits of the RMD zoning is that it allows certain exceptions without requiring the applicant to obtain a variance.  The  original application included a minimum lot size exception and minimum depth exception and I believe that the setback at the rear  of the current structures is also slightly less than required.  Since the project took advantage of these exceptions, it is absurd that the  owners now wish to ignore the RMD zoning requirements that allowed the homes to be built!     This subdivision also may be the beginning of a slippery slope for the City. If this property, explicitly required to remain under one  owner, can be subdivided, what will the City’s answer be when the owners of homes with ADUs apply to subdivide their lots so they  can sell the ADU?  As I say, a slippery slope.     As the long‐time owner of a home in this zoning district, I really do not wish to see the zoning requirements eroded.  It is unfair to  those who choose to comply with the intent of the zoning and wish to retain our moderately dense housing area.     Regards,    Pria Graves  2130 Yale Street           You don't often get email from priag@birketthouse.com. Learn why this is important   4 Packet Pg. 62 Item No. 5. Page 1 of 3 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE Recommendation on a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the attached permanent ordinance implementing state housing legislation from the 2021 legislative session, including SB 9 (aka Government Code Section 65852.21). BACKGROUND On December 6, 2021, Council adopted an urgency ordinance responding to state housing legislation from the 2021 legislative session, including SB 9. SB 9 required the City to ministerially approve the creation of up to four housing units on a single-family lot. The Council simultaneously adopted a set of detailed standards for development under SB 9. The December 6th staff reports, [1] presentation,[2] minutes,[3] and video[4] are available online. The Council also considered a nearly identical interim ordinance on December 6, 2021, but continued its review to January 10, 2022, with direction to include a 15% affordable housing in-lieu fee to “for sale” units and existing residential impacts fees for rental units, and to view additional analysis of the impacts of these fees. 1 Links to 12/6 CMR https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2021/12-december/20211206/20211206pccsm-amended-linked.pdf and at-places memo https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2021/12-december/20211206/20211206apmccsm-item-9.pdf 2Link to presentation: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/item- presentations/2021/20211206/item-9-sb-9-presentation-12-06-21-final.pdf 3 Link to action minutes: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2021/12-december/20211206/20211206amccs.pdf 4 Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caR9FCHKob8 5 Packet Pg. 63 Item No. 5. Page 2 of 3 Council adopted interim ordinance no. 5542 on the consent calendar January 10, 2022, with a second reading on January 24, 2022. The January 10th staff report[5] and meeting minutes[6] are available online. Council adopted interim ordinance no. 5546 on March 21, 2022, with a second reading on April 11, 2022. The March 21st staff reports, presentation, minutes, and video are available online. This ordinance clarified some items in ordinance no. 5542 and authorized the Department of Public Works to adopt additional standards for off-site improvements. The Council simultaneously adopted standards relating to lot design for lot splits under SB 9 (see Attachments B and C). In general, the interim ordinances are largely restatements of SB 9’s basic requirements, while the detailed standards represent Palo Alto’s exercise of local regulatory authority. Because the state law became effective on January 1, 2022, staff did not have time to consult the Architectural Review Board (ARB) or Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) before presenting the detailed standards or ordinances for Council adoption. Staff intended to bring these ordinances and standards to the ARB and PTC later in 2022, but resource constraints have delayed this effort. In order to facilitate more timely action, staff is seeking a PTC recommendation on adoption of permanent ordinances, which simply set forth the basic framework of SB 9, to be followed by a more detailed discussion of SB 9 standards by the ARB and PTC at a later date. ANALYSIS Palo Alto Municipal Code section 18.80.090 permits the City Council to adopt temporary changes to Title 18 without prior review by the PTC when it determines that such change “is necessary for the public health, safety or welfare.” This is the process that the City Council followed in adopting interim ordinance nos. 5542 and 5546. As a result of a clerical error, however, these ordinances did not include a sunset date. Nonetheless, staff recommend adopting permanent ordinances in a reasonably timely manner. It has been approximately one year since interim ordinance nos. 5542 and 5546 became effective. As explained above, the ordinances themselves do not involve significant issues of local policy; they generally set forth the basics of development authorized by SB 9. The standards adopted by the City Council involve more substantive issues that will be of interest to the ARB and PTC. These standards are not presented for discussion as part of this agenda item and will be scheduled for a later date. 5 Link to 1/10/22 CMR https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2022/20220110/20220110pccsm-linked-updated.pdf 6 Link to 1/10/22 action minutes: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2022/20220110/20220110amccs.pdf 5 Packet Pg. 64 Item No. 5. Page 3 of 3 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT To date, only one urban lot split project has been reviewed and is ready to submit for a building permit. Five additional urban lot splits are in the inquiry or preliminary discussion phases. Three SB9 projects with no associated urban lot split have been through reviews and are now in the building permit process. One additional non-split SB9 project is in the inquiry or preliminary discussion phase. Staff is alerting these current and potential applicants that the Planning and Transportation Commission is reviewing the draft permanent ordinance. Additional recent outreach regarding the PTC‘s consideration of permanent ordinances includes notification to a local architect group and a planned presentation to the Architectural Review Board this Spring. These focus on the SB9 Standards (Attachments B and C) Council previously adopted. Modifications to the SB9 Standards can be accomplished outside the process timeline for modifying these ordinances. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City Council finds that this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following reasons. Under Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j), an ordinance adopted to implement the requirements of SB 9 shall not be considered a project under CEQA. Additional sections of this ordinance implementing SB 478 are exempt pursuant to Section 15061 of the State CEQA Guidelines because they simply reflect pre-emptive state law that became effective January 1, 2022. This ordinance continues the ‘status quo’ and it therefore can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Permanent SB 9 and SB 478 Ordinance Attachment B: Council Adopted Objective Standards (IR Crosswalk) for SB9 Development Attachment C: Urban Lot Split Objective Standards AUTHOR/TITLE: Albert Yang, City Attorney Report #: 2301-0898 5 Packet Pg. 65 *NOT YET APPROVED* 1 0160098_20230130_ay16 Ordinance No. ____ Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Modifying Chapters 16.65 (Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements), 18.10 (Low-Density Residential, RE, R-2, and RMD Districts), 18.12 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential, RM20, RM30, RM40), 18.16 (Commercial Districts, CN, CC, CS), 18.18 (Downtown Commercial, CD-C, CD-S, CD-N), 18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions), and 18.42 (Standard for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) and Adding Chapter 21.10 (Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement Recent State Housing Bills The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows: SECTION 1. Findings and declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows: A. On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which requires, among other things, that local agencies ministerially approve both two-unit construction and urban lot splits on single-family zoned lots. B. SB 9 authorizes the creation of lots as small as 1,200 square feet, and requires approval of two residential units of at least 800 square feet (for a total of 1,600 square feet) each on such lots. This represents a significant departure from existing minimum lot sizes and development standards in Palo Alto’s single-family zones. C. The increased density and intensity of development authorized by SB 9 has the potential to negatively impact privacy, access for emergency vehicles, and aesthetics of residential neighborhoods. In addition, the ministerial review required by SB 9 could result in the unintentional loss of historic resources in Palo Alto’s single family zones. D. SB 9 authorizes local jurisdictions to apply objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards, subject to certain limitations in statute. E. On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 478 (SB 478), which requires, among other things, that local agencies provide specified minimum floor area ratios for housing development projects containing 3 to 10 dwelling units. F. On January 24, 2022 and April 11, 2022, the City Council adopted interim ordinance nos. 5542 and 5546 to address SB 9 and SB 478. Following a recommendation by the Planning and Transportation Commission on February 8, 2023, the City Council now seeks to adopt a permanent ordinance. 5 Packet Pg. 66 *NOT YET APPROVED* 2 0160098_20230130_ay16 SECTION 2. With the exceptions of Sections 16, 17, 19 and 21, and 23, which were added in their entirety by interim ordinance no. 5542, this ordinance is formatted to show amendments to the Palo Alto Municipal Code as it would read if interim ordinances 5542 and 5546 were to expire. Additions from this baseline are shown in underline, and deletions are shown in strike-through; large portions of text that are unchanged may be omitted through use of ellipses. SECTION 3. Section 18.10.020 (Applicable Regulations) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.10.020 Applicable Regulations The specific regulations of this chapter and the additional regulations and procedures established by Chapters 18.52 to 18.80 inclusive shall apply to all low-density residential districts. Such regulations shall apply to construction of two units on an RE-zoned lot pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021), except as modified by Section 18.42.180. SECTION 4. Section 18.10.030 (Land Uses) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.10.030 Land Uses Table 1 shows the permitted and conditionally permitted uses for the low-density residential districts. TABLE 1 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES [P = Permitted Use -- CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required] RE R-2 RMD Subject to Regulations in: [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] RESIDENTIAL USES Single-Family P P P Two-Family use, under one ownership P (4) P P Mobile Homes P P P 18.42.100 Residential Care Homes P P P [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] P = Permitted Use CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required Footnotes: 5 Packet Pg. 67 *NOT YET APPROVED* 3 0160098_20230130_ay16 (1) Sale of Agricultural Products: No permanent commercial structures for the sale or processing of agricultural products are permitted. (2) Accessory Dwelling Units in R-2 and RMD Zones: An accessory dwelling unit or a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit associated with a single-family residence on a lot in the R-2 or RMD zones is permitted, subject to the provisions of Section 18.42.040, and such that no more than two units result on the lot. (3) Bed and Breakfast Inns: Bed and breakfast inns are limited to no more than 4 units (including the owner/resident's unit) in the RMD district. (4) Two Unit Development Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021): Construction of two units is permitted on an RE-zoned lot, subject to the regulations in Section 18.42.180. SECTION 5. Section 18.10.040 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.10.040 Development Standards (a) Site Specifications, Building Size, Height and Bulk, and Residential Density The development standards for the low-density residential districts are shown in Table 2: TABLE 2 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS R-E (6) R-2 RMD Subject to Regulations in: [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] Footnotes: (1) Minimum Lot Size: Any lot less than the minimum lot size may be used in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.40. (2) R-2 Floodzone Heights: Provided, in a special flood hazard area as defined in Chapter 16.52, the maximum heights are increased by one-half of the increase in elevation required to reach base flood elevation, up to a maximum building height of 33 feet. (3) R-2 Floodzone Daylight Plane: Provided, if the site is in a special flood hazard area and is entitled to an increase in the maximum height, the heights for the daylight planes shall be adjusted by the same amount. (4) Exemption from Floor Area for Covered Parking Required for Two-Family Uses: In the R-2 and RMD districts, for two-family uses, floor area limits may be exceeded by a maximum of two hundred square feet, for purposes of providing one required covered parking space. (5) Maximum House Size: The gross floor area of attached garages and attached accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are included in the calculation of maximum house size. If there is no garage attached to the house, then the square footage of one 5 Packet Pg. 68 *NOT YET APPROVED* 4 0160098_20230130_ay16 detached covered parking space shall be included in the calculation. This provision applies only to single-family residences, not to duplexes allowed in the R-2 and RMD districts. (6) Two Unit Development Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021): Construction of two units on an RE-zoned lot shall be subject to the development standards in this Section 18.10.040, except as modified by Section 18.42.180. [. . .] SECTION 6. Table 3 (PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR R-E, R-2 AND RMD USES) of Section 18.10.060 (Parking) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: [. . .] TABLE 3 PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR R-E, R-2 AND RMD USES Use Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirement Single-family residential use (excluding accessory dwelling units) 2 spaces per unit, of which one must be covered. Two family in the RE district, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021) 1 space per unit. No spaces required if located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop, or located within one block of a car share vehicle. Two family (R2 & RMD districts) 3 spaces total, of which at least two must be covered Accessory dwelling unit, attached or detached: No parking required Junior accessory dwelling unit No parking required Other Uses See Chapter 18.40 [. . .] SECTION 7. Section 18.10.070 (Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.10.070 Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are subject to the regulations set forth in Chapter 18.09 Section 18.42.040. 5 Packet Pg. 69 *NOT YET APPROVED* 5 0160098_20230130_ay16 SECTION 8. Section 18.12.020 (Applicable Regulations) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.12.020 Applicable Regulations The specific regulations of this chapter and the additional regulations and procedures established by Chapters 18.52 to 18.80 inclusive shall apply to the R-1 district including the R-1 subdistricts. Such regulations shall apply to construction of two units on an R1-zoned lot pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9), except as modified by Section 18.42.180. SECTION 9. Section 18.12.030 (Land Uses) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.12.030 Land Uses The permitted and conditionally permitted uses for the single family residential districts are shown in Table 1: Table 1 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL R-1 RESIDENTIAL USES R-1 and all R-1 Subdistricts Subject to Regulations in: [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] RESIDENTIAL USES Single-Family P Two-Family use, under one ownership P 18.42.180 Mobile Homes P 18.42.100 Residential Care Homes P [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] P = Permitted Use CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required SECTION 10. Section 18.12.040 (Site Development Standards) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.12.040 Site Development Standards (a) Site Specifications, Building Size, Height and Bulk, and Residential Density The development standards for the R-1 district and the R-1 subdistricts are shown in Table 2, except to the extend such standards may be modified by Section 18.42.180 for two-family uses pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021): 5 Packet Pg. 70 *NOT YET APPROVED* 6 0160098_20230130_ay16 [. . .] SECTION 11. Section 18.12.060 (Parking) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.12.060 Parking Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in accord with Chapters 18.52 and 18.54 of this title. The following parking requirements apply in the R- 1 districts. These requirements are included for reference purposes only, and in the event of a conflict between this Section 18.12.060 and any requirement of Chapters 18.52 and 18.54, Chapters 18.52 and 18.54 shall apply, except in the case of parcels created pursuant to Section 18.10.140(c) (subdivision incentive for historic preservation). (a) Parking Requirements for Specific Uses Table 4 shows the minimum off-street automobile parking requirements for specific uses within the R-1 district. Table 4 Parking Requirements for Specific R-1 Uses Use Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirement Single-family residential use (excluding accessory dwelling units) 2 spaces per unit, of which one must be covered. Two family use pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021) 1 space per unit. No spaces required if located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop, or located within one block of a car share vehicle. Accessory dwelling unit, attached or detached No parking required Junior accessory dwelling unit No parking required Other Uses See Chs. 18.52 and 18.54 [. . .] SECTION 12. Section 18.12.070 (Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.12.070 Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are subject to the regulations set forth in Chapter 18.09 Section 18.42.040. 5 Packet Pg. 71 *NOT YET APPROVED* 7 0160098_20230130_ay16 SECTION 13. Section 18.40.160 (Replacement Project or Discretionary Review Required) of Chapter 18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.40.160 Replacement Project or Discretionary Review Required (a) No permit required under Title 2 (Administrative Code), Title 12 (Public Works and Utilities), or Title 16 (Building Regulations) shall be issued for demolition or deconstruction of a single family residence or duplex in the Low-Density Residential District (Chapter 18.10) or Single Family Residential District (Chapter 18.12), except for deconstruction pursuant to Section 16.14.130 or where necessary for health and safety purposes (as determined by the City's Building Official), unless building permit plans for a replacement project have been approved. This subsection shall also apply to demolition of a single family residence or duplex in the Multiple Family Residential District (Chapter 18.13) when the replacement project does not require discretionary review. (b) No permit required under Title 2 (Administrative Code), Title 12 (Public Works and Utilities), or Title 16 (Building Regulations) shall be issued for any project requiring discretionary review under Title 18 or Title 21, unless the application for discretionary review has been approved. SECTION 14. Section 18.52.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 18.52 (Parking and Loading Requirements) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.52.020 Definitions For purposes of this chapter: [. . .] (h) “Within one block of a car share vehicle” means within 600 feet of a parking space permanently reserved for use by a car share vehicle. (h)(i) Definitions for other parking-related terms can be found in Section 18.04.030(a) (Definitions), including “Parking as a principal use,” “Parking facility,” and “Parking space.” SECTION 15. Table 1 (Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements of Section 18.52.040 (Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Bicycle Facility Requirements) of Chapter 18.52 (Parking and Loading Requirements) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.52.040 Off-Street Parking, Loading and Bicycle Facility Requirements [. . .] // // 5 Packet Pg. 72 *NOT YET APPROVED* 8 0160098_20230130_ay16 Table 1 Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements Use Vehicle Parking Requirement (# of spaces) Bicycle Parking Requirement Spaces Class 1 Long Term (LT) and Short Term (ST) RESIDENTIAL USES [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] Two-Family Residential (R-2 & RMD Districts) 1.5 spaces per unit, of which at least one space per unit must be covered Tandem Parking Allowed, with one tandem space per unit, associated directly with another parking space for the same unit 1 space per unit 100% - LT (R-1 and RE Districts, pursuant to Section 18.42.180) At least one space per unit. No spaces required if the unit is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop, as defined in California Public Resources Code Sections 21155 and 21064.3 respectively, or located within one block of a car share vehicle. 1 space per unit 100% - LT [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] SECTION 16. Section 18.42.180 (Standards for Two Units on Single Family Zoned Lots Pursuant to Senate Bill 9) of Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows: 18.42.180 Standards for Two Units on Single Family Zoned Lots Pursuant to Senate Bill 9. (a) Purpose. This section sets forth special regulations applicable to the construction of two dwelling units on single family lots in the R-1 (and R-1 subdistricts) and R-E zone districts, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 (SB 9, 2021). In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this section and the generally applicable regulations of Chapters 18.10, 18.12, and 18.52-18.80, inclusive, the provisions of this section shall prevail. (b) Definitions. As used in this section: 5 Packet Pg. 73 *NOT YET APPROVED* 9 0160098_20230130_ay16 (1) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety or physical environmental standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Inconsistency with the zoning ordinance or general plan land use designation shall not constitute a specific, adverse, impact. (2) “Sufficient to allow separate conveyance” means the two dwelling units constitute clearly defined, separate, and independent housekeeping units without interior access points to the other dwelling unit. (3) “Two dwelling units” means the development proposes two new units on a vacant lot or proposes to add one new unit to one existing unit on a lot. This does not include the development of a single dwelling unit on a vacant lot. (4) “Unit” means any dwelling unit, including, but not limited to a primary dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit, or a junior accessory dwelling unit. (c) Applicability. When an application is submitted that includes both (1) the construction of two dwelling units under this section and (2) other redevelopment work that is not integral to creation of a new dwelling unit and would generally require discretionary review, only the portions required for construction of dwelling units shall be reviewed ministerially. In addition, this section shall not apply in any of the following circumstances: (1) Parcels described California Government Code Section 65913.4, subdivisions (a)(6)(B) through (a)(6)(K) inclusive. Such parcels include, for example, parcels located in wetlands, in very high fire severity zones (unless the site has adopted certain fire hazard mitigation measures), and in special flood hazard areas or regulatory floodways (unless the site meets certain federal requirements for development). (2) Parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s rights under state law to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within the past 15 years. (3) The development would require alteration or demolition of any of the following types of housing (A) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income. (B) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power. (C) Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years. (4) The development would result in the demolition of more than 25 percent of the existing exterior structural walls of a site that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years. (5) The development is located within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed on the City’s historic inventory. 5 Packet Pg. 74 *NOT YET APPROVED* 10 0160098_20230130_ay16 (6) The building official finds that the development would have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety or the physical environment that cannot be feasibly mitigated or avoided. (d) Application Process. (1) The Director is authorized to promulgate regulations, forms, and/or checklists setting forth application requirements for the development of dwelling units under this section. (2) The City shall ministerially approve or disapprove an application pursuant to this section. (e) Development Standards. (1) A project proposing two dwelling units on a parcel in the R-1 or RE districts shall be subject to the development standards set forth in Chapters 18.12 and 18.10, respectively except as provided herein. (2) All construction pursuant to this section shall comply with objective design standards adopted by the City Council. However, an applicant seeking to deviate from the objective design standards (except to the extent necessary to construct a unit of 800 square feet) may elect to submit an application under the base requirements of Chapters 18.10, or 18.12, including, if applicable, Single Family Individual Review. (3) If the application of any development standard or design standard would necessarily require that one or more proposed units be less than 800 square feet, such standard shall be relaxed to the minimum extent necessary to allow construction of a unit or units of at least 800 square feet. The Director may publish regulations governing the order in which objective standards shall be waived or relaxed in such circumstances. (4) Setbacks from side and rear property lines, including street-side property lines, shall be no less than four feet, except in the case of existing non-complying structures or structures reconstructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure, in which case existing setbacks less than four feet may be maintained. No setback is required from an internal lot line newly created pursuant to Chapter 21.10, for adjacent or connected structures separated by the new lot line, provided that the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance. (5) Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapters 18.52 and 18.54. (6) In the event that a project is proposed on a site that has been subject to an Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10, and the project would result in three or more detached units across the two parcels created by the urban lot split, any new units shall not exceed 800 square feet. (7) Accessory structures, such as garages and shed are permitted consistent with the provisions of the zoning district; however, no accessory structure shall have a floor area exceeding 500 square feet. 5 Packet Pg. 75 *NOT YET APPROVED* 11 0160098_20230130_ay16 (8) The Director of Public Works may promulgate standards for adjacent public improvements, such as curb cuts and sidewalks, in relation to development pursuant to this Section. (f) General Requirements. (1) A maximum of two units may be located on any parcel that is created by an Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be permitted on any such parcel already containing two units. (2) On parcels that are not the result of an Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10, accessory dwelling units may be proposed in addition to the primary dwelling unit or units, consistent with Chapter 18.09, provided, however, that ADUs associated with projects proceeding under this Section shall not receive any exemption from Floor Area Ratio except to the minimum extent required by California Government Code Section 65852.2. (3) A rental of any unit created pursuant to this Section shall be for a term longer than 30 consecutive days. (4) For residential units connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system, a percolation test completed within the last 5 years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years. (5) Each unit shall have a permanent street address. (6) The owner and all successors in interest in the subject property shall agree to participate in any City survey of properties that have constructed dwelling units pursuant to this Section. (g) Effective Dates. This section shall remain in effect until such time as Government Code Section 65852.21 is repealed or superseded or its requirements for ministerial approval of no more than two units on a single family zoned lot are materially amended, whether by legislation or initiative, at which time this section shall become null and void. SECTION 17. Chapter 21.10 (Urban Lot Splits) of Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of land) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows: Chapter 21.10 PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES Section 21.10.010 Purpose Section 21.10.020 Definitions Section 21.10.030 Applicability Section 21.10.040 General Requirements Section 21.10.050 Application and Review of an Urban Lot Split Section 21.10.060 Effective dates 5 Packet Pg. 76 *NOT YET APPROVED* 12 0160098_20230130_ay16 Section 21.10.010 Purpose This chapter sets forth special regulations applicable to the subdivision of a single family lot in the R-1 district (and R-1 subdistricts) or R-E district into two new lots, pursuant to California Government Code Section 66411.7 (SB 9, 2021). Section 21.10.020 Definitions As used in this chapter: (a) “Acting in concert” means pursuing a shared goal to split adjacent lots pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal. (b) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety or physical environmental standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Inconsistency with the zoning ordinance or general plan land use designation shall not constitute a specific, adverse, impact. (c) “Unit” means any dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a unit or units created pursuant to Section 18.42.180, a primary dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit, or a junior accessory dwelling unit. (d) “Urban Lot Split” means the subdivision of an existing legal parcel in the R-1 district (and R-1 subdistricts) or R-E district to create no more than two new parcels of approximately equal area, pursuant to this Chapter and California Government Code Section 66411.7. Section 21.10.030 Applicability The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to lots in the R-1 district (and R-1 subdistricts) or R-E zone district. Except as modified by this Chapter, all provisions of Title 21 shall apply to an application for urban lot split. An Urban Lot Split is not available in any of the following circumstances: (a) A parcel described California Government Code Section 65913.4, subdivisions (a)(6)(B) through (a)(6)(K) inclusive. Such parcels include, for example, parcels located in wetlands, in very high fire severity zones (unless the site has adopted certain fire hazard mitigation measures), and in special flood hazard areas or regulatory floodways (unless the site meets certain federal requirements for development). (b) A parcel on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s rights under state law to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within the past 15 years. (c) A parcel that was created by prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split. (d) A parcel adjacent to a parcel that was created by prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split by the owner, or a person acting in concert with the owner of the parcel sought to be split. (e) The Urban Lot Split would require alteration or demolition of any of the following types of housing (1) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income. (2) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power. (3) Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years. 5 Packet Pg. 77 *NOT YET APPROVED* 13 0160098_20230130_ay16 (f) The Urban Lot Split is located within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed on the City’s historic inventory. (g) The building official finds that the development would have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety or the physical environment that cannot be feasibly mitigated or avoided. Section 21.10.040 General Requirements (a) The minimum size for a parcel created by an Urban Lot Split is 1,200 square feet. (b) The lots created by an Urban Lot Split must be of approximately equal area, such that no resulting parcel shall be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision. (c) Where existing dwelling units on the property are to remain, no lot line may be created under this Chapter in a manner that would bisect any structure or that would result in more than two dwelling units on any resulting parcel. (d) Newly created lot lines shall not render an existing structure noncomplying in any respect (e.g. floor area ratio, lot coverage, parking), nor increase the degree of noncompliance of an existing noncompliant structure. (e) Each parcel shall comply with any objective lot design standards for Urban Lot Splits adopted by the City Council. (f) Utility easements shall be shown on the parcel map, and recorded prior to, or concurrent with final parcel map recordation. (g) A covenant necessary for maintenance of stormwater treatment facilities shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with final map recordation. (h) Existing driveways to be demolished shall follow the procedure(s) in 12.08.090 Elimination of abandoned driveway. (i) A maintenance agreement shall be recorded to ensure shared maintenance of any shared access easements, stormwater treatment, landscaping and private utilities, prior to final parcel map recordation. Section 21.10.050 Application and Review of an Urban Lot Split (a) The director of planning is authorized to promulgate regulations, forms, and/or checklists setting forth application requirements for a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split under this Chapter. An application shall include an affidavit from the property owner, signed under penalty of perjury under the laws of California, that: (1) The proposed urban lot split would not require or authorize demolition or alteration of any of the housing described in Section 21.10.030, subdivision (e). (2) The proposed urban lot split is not on a parcel described in Section 21.10.030. (3) The owner intends to occupy one of the housing units located on a lot created by the parcel map as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the recording of the parcel map. (4) The rental of any unit on the property shall be for a term longer than 30 consecutive days. (5) The resulting lots will be for residential uses only. 5 Packet Pg. 78 *NOT YET APPROVED* 14 0160098_20230130_ay16 (b) A parcel map for an Urban Lot Split must be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor in accordance with Government Code sections 66444 – 66450 and this Chapter. Unless more specific regulations are adopted by the director of planning, the parcel map shall be in the form and include all of the information required of a Preliminary Parcel Map by Chapter 21.12, as well as any additional information required of a Parcel Map by Chapter 21.16. In addition, the face of the Parcel Map shall contain a declaration that: (1) Each lot created by the parcel map shall be used solely for residential dwellings. (2) That no more than two dwelling units may be permitted on each lot. (3) That rental of any dwelling unit on a lot created by the parcel map shall be for a term longer than 30 consecutive days. (4) A lot created by a parcel map under this Chapter shall not be further subdivided. (c) Upon receipt of a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split, the director of planning shall transmit copies to the city engineer, chief building official, director of utilities, chief of police, fire chief, director of transportation, and such other departments of the city, and any other agencies, as may be required by law or deemed appropriate. (d) The director of planning shall cause a notice of the pending application to be posted at the site of the proposed Urban Lot Split and for notice to be mailed to owners and residents of property within 600 feet of the property. (e) The director of planning shall ministerially review and approve a parcel map for Urban Lot Split if they determine that the parcel map application meets all requirements of this Chapter. The director of planning shall deny a parcel map application that does not meet any requirement of this Chapter. (f) The Director of Planning shall determine the appropriate fee required for an application for parcel map for an Urban Lot Split, which may be the fee currently established for a Preliminary Parcel Map or Parcel Map. Section 21.10.060 Effective Dates. This chapter shall remain in effect until such time as Government Code Section 66411.7 is repealed or superseded or its requirements for ministerial approval of an Urban Lot Split on a single family zoned lot are materially amended, whether by legislation or initiative, at which time this chapter shall become null and void. SECTION 18. Section 18.13.040 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential (RM-20, RM-30 and RM-40) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 18.13.040 Development Standards (a) Site Specifications, Building Size and Bulk, and Residential Density [. . .] 5 Packet Pg. 79 *NOT YET APPROVED* 15 0160098_20230130_ay16 Table 2 Multiple Family Residential Development Table RM-20 RM-30 RM-40 Subject to regulations in: [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)(4) 0.5:1 0.6:1 1.0:1 18.13.045 [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] SECTION 19. Section 18.13.045 (Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units) of Chapter 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential (RM-20, RM-30 and RM-40) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows: 18.13.045 Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units (a) A housing development project, as defined in California Government Code Section 65589.5, that is in an RM-20, RM-30 or RM-40 District shall be allowed to increase its floor area ratio as follows: (i) A housing development project of three to seven units shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0:1. (ii) A housing development project of eight to ten units shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.25:1. (b) This section shall not apply within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed on the City’s historic inventory. SECTION 20. Section 18.16.060 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.16 (Neighborhood, Community, and Service Commercial (CN, CC and CS)) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: (a) Exclusively Non-Residential Uses [. . .] (b) Mixed Use and Residential Table 4 specifies the development standards for new residential mixed use developments and residential developments. These developments shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the following requirements and the context-based design criteria outlined in Section 18.16.090, provided that more restrictive regulations may be recommended by the architectural review board and approved by the director of planning and development services, pursuant to Section 18.76.020. 5 Packet Pg. 80 *NOT YET APPROVED* 16 0160098_20230130_ay16 Table 4 Mixed Use and Residential Development Standards CN CC CC(2) CS Subject to regulations in Section [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] Maximum Residential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.5:1 (4) See sub- section (e) below 0.6:1 0.6:1 18.16.065 Maximum Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.4:1 2.0:1 0.4:1 Total Mixed Use Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.9:1 (4) 2.0:1 1.0:1 18.16.065 [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] SECTION 21. Section 18.16.065 (Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units) of Chapter 18.16 (Neighborhood, Community, and Service Commercial (CN, CC and CS)) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows: 18.16.065 Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units (a) A housing development project as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 65589.5 of the Government Code of the State of California that is in a CN, CC or CS District shall be allowed to increase its floor area ratio as follows: (i) A housing development project of three to seven units shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0:1. (ii) A housing development project of eight to ten units shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.25:1. (b) This bonus shall not apply within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance. (c) For mixed use development, total mixed use floor area ratio shall be increased to the extent necessary to accommodate a non-residential floor area ratio of 0.4:1 for retail and retail-like uses only. 5 Packet Pg. 81 *NOT YET APPROVED* 17 0160098_20230130_ay16 SECTION 22. Section 18.18.060 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown Commercial (CD) District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: (a) Exclusively Non-Residential Use [. . .] (b) Mixed Use and Residential Table 3 specifies the development standards for new residential mixed use developments and residential developments. These developments shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the following requirements and the context-based design criteria outlines in Section 18.18.110, provided that more restrictive regulations may be recommended by the architectural review board and approved by the director of planning and development services, pursuant to Section 18.76.020: TABLE 3 MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CD-C CD-S CD-N Subject to regulations in Section: [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] Maximum Residential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1.0:1(3) 0.6:1(3) 0.5:1(3) 18.18.065, 18.18.070 Maximum Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1.0:1(3) 0.4:1 0.4:1 Total Floor Area Ratio (FAR)(3) 2.0:1(3) 1.0:1(3) 0.9:1(3) 18.18.065, 18.18.070 [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .] Footnotes: (1) Required usable open space: (1) may be any combination of private and common open spaces; (2) does not need to be located on the ground (but rooftop gardens are not included as open space except as provided below); (3) minimum private open space dimension 6; and (4) minimum common open space dimension 12 For CN and CS sites on El Camino Real, CS sites on San Antonio Road between Middlefield Road and East Charleston Road and CC(2) sites that do not abut a single- or two-family residential use or zoning district, rooftop gardens may qualify as usable open space and may count as up to 60% of the required usable open space for the residential component of a project. In order to qualify as usable open space, the rooftop garden shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 18.40.230. [. . .] (3) FAR may be increased with transfers of development, increased floor area for housing development projects with 3-10 residential units and/or bonuses for seismic and historic 5 Packet Pg. 82 *NOT YET APPROVED* 18 0160098_20230130_ay16 rehabilitation upgrades, not to exceed a total site FAR of 3.0:1 in the CD-C subdistrict or 2.0:1 in the CD-S or CD-N subdistrict. [. . .] (5) The weighted average residential unit size shall be calculated by dividing the sum of the square footage of all units by the number of units. For example, a project with ten 800- square foot 1-bedroom units, eight 1,200-square foot 2-bedroom units, and two 1,800- square foot 3-bedroom units would have a weighted average residential unit size of ((10x800)+(8x1,200)+(2x1,800)) ÷ (10+8+2) = 1,060 square feet. [. . .] SECTION 23. Section 18.18.065 (Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units) of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown Commercial (CD) District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows: 18.16.065 Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units (a) A housing development project as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 65589.5 of the Government Code of the State of California that is in a CD Districts shall be allowed to increase its floor area ratio as follows: (i) A housing development project of three to seven units shall have a maximum residential floor area ratio of 1.0:1. (ii) A housing development project of eight to ten units shall have a maximum residential floor area ratio of 1.25:1. (b) This bonus shall not apply within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance. (c) For mixed use development in the CD-N and CD-S subdistricts, total floor area ratio shall be increased to the extent necessary to accommodate a non-residential floor area ratio of 0.4:1 for retail and retail-like uses only. (d) In no event shall total floor area ratio exceed 3.0:1 in the CD-C subdistrict, or 2.0:1 in the CD-N and CD-S subdistricts. SECTION 24. Section 16.65.025 (Exemptions) of Chapter 16.65 (Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows (new text underlined and deletions struck-through; omissions are noted with [. . .] for large sections of unchanged text): 16.65.025 Exemptions. The following development projects are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (a) Residential projects consisting of the construction of one or two units, other than accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, unless: (1) included in a mixed use 5 Packet Pg. 83 *NOT YET APPROVED* 19 0160098_20230130_ay16 project, (2) constructed on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10; or (3) resulting in a two-family use on a single-family zoned lot; (b) Accessory dwelling units, unless: (1) constructed on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10; or (2) the accessory dwelling unit is constructed on a single-family zoned lot containing a two-family use; (c) Junior accessory dwelling units and, notwithstanding subsection (b), all accessory dwelling units less than 750 square feet; [. . .] SECTION 25. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of the Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. SECTION 26. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following reasons. Under Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j), an ordinance adopted to implement the requirements of SB 9 shall not be considered a project under CEQA. Additional sections of this ordinance implementing SB 478 are exempt pursuant to Section 15061 of the State CEQA Guidelines because they simply reflect pre-emptive state law that will be effective January 1, 2022. As such, this ordinance does not reflect a change from the status quo and it therefore can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. // // // // // // // // // 5 Packet Pg. 84 *NOT YET APPROVED* 20 0160098_20230130_ay16 SECTION 27. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its adoption. INTRODUCED: PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager ____________________________ Director of Planning and Development Services 5 Packet Pg. 85 November 24, 2021 Page 1 of 11 SB-9 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS (IR GUIDELINES CROSSWALK) The City’s Individual Review (IR) Program was established in 2001. The associated IR Guidelines were updated in 2005. These are intended to preserve the character of Palo Alto neighborhoods by implementing requirements relating to streetscape, massing, and privacy. These SB-9 Objective Design Guidelines are based upon these IR Guidelines, and arranged in accordance with the five (5) IR Guidelines as follows: GUIDELINE ONE: Site Planning: Garage, Driveway, and House GUIDELINE TWO: Neighborhood Compatibility for Height, Mass, and Scale GUIDELINE THREE: Resolution of Architectural Form, Massing, and Roof Lines GUIDELINE FOUR: Visual Character of Street Facing Facades and Entries GUIDELINE FIVE: Privacy from Second Floor Windows and Decks Each IR Guideline is further broken down into Key Points. This document converts the existing discretionary Key Points into Objective Standards. To facilitate implementation of IR Guidelines in Eichler neighborhoods, these Standards reference information from the Eichler Neighborhood Design Guidelines adopted by Council on April 2, 2018. Note: An SB-9 objective design standard shall not be applied if: 1) such standard would not enable two units, each having a minimum 800 square feet or 2) the maximum floor area allowed by the zoning code would not be feasible. IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 1.1 DRIVEWAYS: Minimize driveway paving impacts in order to highlight yards and pedestrian entryways. 1.1A: DRIVEWAYS: One curb cut and driveway per street frontage. Shared driveways are encouraged but require an easement to which the City is a third party. 1.1B: DRIVEWAY WIDTH: 18-foot maximum driveway width (inclusive of uncovered parking) within a front or street side yard setback. 1.1C. PLANTING STRIP: A minimum two-foot wide, landscaped planting strip is required between a driveway and/or uncovered parking space and an interior lot line. 9.c Packet Pg. 229 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 86 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 2 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 1.1D WALKWAY SEPARATION: Walkways shall be separated from driveways by a minimum of 4 feet of landscape planting or extend sideways (that is, perpendicular) from driveway so that no additional parking or paved turnaround space is created in a front or street side yard beyond that of the maximum allowed driveway width. 1.1F: DRIVEWAY MATERIALS: Driveway and uncovered parking surfaces that exceed 10 feet in width shall not have asphalt or grey concrete surfaces. They must have a decorative surface to blend with the landscape such pavers, brick, or colored concrete. 1.2 GARAGES & CARPORTS: Locate garages to be subordinate to and minimally visible, or significantly less prominent, than the house. 1.2A: GARAGE LOCATION: Attached or detached garages/carports must be located a minimum of 5 feet behind the forwardmost plane of the front facade or 3 feet behind the forwardmost plane of the street-side façade. The forwardmost façade plane may be a building wall or porch with posts/columns and must be at least 12 feet wide. 1.2B: GARAGE WIDTH: An attached or detached garage/carport facing the street shall be no more than 30 percent of the total facade width facing that street, except that it may be 12 feet wide in any circumstance. 1.2C: EICHLER TRACT GARAGES: In mapped Eichler Tracts, a garage or carport may be located forward of the front facade plane of the house so long as the garage or carport is: (a) no more than 21 feet wide, (b) has a roof pitch of 3:12 (slope of 3 vertical feet for every 12 horizontal feet) or less, and (c) has a maximum height of no more than 12 feet above existing grade. 1.2D: DUPLEX PARKING REQUIREMENT: In the case of a duplex, when parking spaces are required, the parking space for each unit shall be a covered parking space. 1.3 SECOND FLOOR SIZE & LOCATION: Site planning (setbacks, yard areas, etc.) and footprint configuration (inclusive of upper 1.3A: SECOND FLOOR SIZE: The maximum floor area above the first-floor level: (a) shall not exceed 35 percent of total gross floor area on the lot except as noted in subsection (b) or Standard 1.3B. (b) shall not exceed 30 percent of the total gross floor area where an abutting lot along a side lot line has a one-story home or home with no more than 500 square feet of second floor area. 9.c Packet Pg. 230 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 87 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 3 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards floor location/area) shall fit existing neighborhood patterns and take cues from adjacent lot conditions (see guideline examples). 1.3B: EICHLER TRACT SECOND FLOOR SIZE: Where a property is in a mapped Eichler Tract, and not in a single- story overlay zone, the maximum floor area of the second floor shall not exceed 25 percent of the total gross floor area on the lot. 1.3C: FRONT SETBACK Where the contextual front yard setback does not apply, the front setback shall be no less than the average front setback of the homes on lots to either side of the subject lot. (Note: In all cases, the zoning minimum front setback or special setback would still apply.) 1.3D: SECOND FLOOR STEPBACKS: Second floor area shall not be permitted within the standard side or rear setbacks of the underlying single family zoning district. 1.3E. SECOND FLOOR AREA ON FLAG LOTS AND SUBSTANDARD LOTS: On flag lots (or similar lots without street frontage) and/or substandard lots, if the maximum allowed total floor area is greater than 70 percent of the buildable lot area, floor area may be placed on a second level. The maximum second floor area allowed shall be the area in excess of 70 percent of the buildable lot area or 300 square feet, whichever is greater. 1.4 LANDSCAPE SCREENING: Landscaped open space along interior lot lines between homes. 1.4A: SCREENING LANDSCAPE: Plant screening trees with a species having a typical mature height of at least 25 feet, and mature canopy width of 15 feet at a quantity of at least one per 25 linear feet along each interior lot line. Existing trees to be retained that are at least 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide may substitute for required planting on a one-to-one ratio. Three closely spaced tall screening shrubs with a mature height of at least 20 feet and mature width of at least 5 feet may be substituted for one screening tree. 1.4B: PLANTING TYPE AND SIZE: Screening trees and shrubs shall be specified by botanical name with at least 50 percent of screening trees and shrubs being evergreen. Screening trees shall be specified and planted at 24-inch box size or larger and 8 feet height or taller. Screening shrubs shall be specified and planted at 15- gallon size or larger and 8 feet or taller. 1.4C: PLANTING ADJACENT PUE’S: Where an easement such as a PUE exist along an interior lot line, trees are required to be planted on the same side of the easement as the building, but not within the easement. 9.c Packet Pg. 231 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 88 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 4 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 1.5 STEP BACKS NEXT TO SINGLE-STORY HOMES: Locate an upper floor well back from the front façade and/or away from side lot lines if the home is adjacent to small or single-story homes (see guideline examples). 1.5A: CONTEXTUAL FRONT MASSING STEPBACK: Where a home on an abutting lot across a side lot line is single-story or has a second-floor area less than 500 square feet, a proposed structure shall have a one-story building volume at least 15-foot wide and 15-foot deep at the front side of the house set forward of any second-floor street facing wall plane. 1.5B: CONTEXTUAL SIDE MASSING STEPBACK: Where a home on an abutting lot across a side lot line is single- story or has a second-floor area less than 500 square feet, each proposed structure located within 20 feet of the side lot line shall step back the upper floor from the lower floor along that side of the structure at least 7 feet for at least 50 percent of the depth of the structure. 1.5C: SIDE DAYLIGHT PLANE CLEARANCE: Where a home on an abutting lot across a side lot line is single-story or has a second-floor area no more than 500 square feet, the proposed structure(s) shall maintain at least 2 feet clearance from the second-floor roof edge or wall parapet to the side daylight plane as measured perpendicularly to the side daylight plane. 1.5D: EICHLER TRACT SIDE DAYLIGHT PLANE CLEARANCE: In mapped Eichler Tracts the clearance from any roof edge to the side daylight plane as measured perpendicularly from the daylight plane shall be at least 4 feet. 1.6 GARAGE PLACEMENT: Avoid placing a second story such that it would emphasize the garage. See Standard 1.2A 2.1 BUILDING HEIGHT/MASS: Avoiding overwhelming adjacent single-story homes with large masses, monumental forms, and sharp contrasts in height. Incorporate lower height and profile and 2.1A: UPPER FLOOR FRONT FAÇADE AREA: Where an abutting lot across a side lot line has a single-story home or home with no more than 500 square feet on the second floor, the front facade's visible wall area on the upper floor shall be no greater than 50 percent of the front facade's visible wall area on the first floor. Wall area includes the area defined by porches, windows, and wall surfaces under gables. On corner lots, the front facade shall be the facade at the shorter frontage. 2.1B: ROOF HEIGHT FOR VARIED ROOF PITCHES: Roof height shall be limited to 27 feet for roofs with pitches 9:12 or greater, 25 feet for roofs with pitches 3:12, up to 9:12, and 22 feet for roofs with pitches less than 3:12. Properties in flood zones shall be permitted to increase building height by one-half foot for each foot that the base flood elevation exceeds existing grade. 9.c Packet Pg. 232 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 89 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 5 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards place more area on lower floor. 2.1C: EICHLER TRACT ROOF HEIGHTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts the maximum roof height shall not exceed 22 feet, as measured from existing grade to the roof surface for a pitched roof, or 20 feet for a flat roof surface or parapet. Properties in flood zones shall be permitted to increase building height by one-half foot for each foot that the base flood elevation exceeds existing grade. 2.2 MASS REDUCTION: Managing mass and scale from high floor levels, tall wall planes and boxy forms. 2.2A: FIRST FLOOR LEVEL: The finished first floor level shall not be more than 18 inches above existing grade. In Eichler Tracts, the finished first floor level shall not be more than 12 inches above existing grade. In a flood zone, the first-floor level may be set at the minimum allowed above grade to meet code requirements. For a lot removed from the flood zone due to on-site grading, the measurement shall be taken from revised grade. 2.2B: FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT: The height from the first finished floor to the second finished floor shall not exceed 10'-6”. 2.2C: SECOND FLOOR WALL PLATE HEIGHT: The wall plate height (i.e., interior wall height at exterior wall) on the second floor shall not exceed 9 feet for roofs with pitches 3:12 or lower; 8'-6" for roofs with pitches greater than 3:12 up to 9:12; and 8 feet for roofs with pitches 9:12 or greater. 2.2D: PARAPET HEIGHT: Parapets shall not exceed 1 foot above the roof surface over second floor roofs. 2.3 ROOF EDGE HEIGHT CONTRAST TO NEIGHBOR: Limiting height contrast of adjacent roofs, including single story roof edges. 2.3A: CONTEXTUAL FIRST FLOOR EAVE HEIGHT: The height of the first floor's street facing roof edges (i.e., eaves or parapets) shall not exceed 18 inches above the average height of the first-floor eave or parapet of the homes on the abutting lots at side lot lines as measured at those homes' eaves nearest the subject lot. This first-floor roof edge height limit shall also extend 15 feet back from the building corner. This standard shall be 24 inches within a flood zone if either of the abutting homes’ first-floor level does not meet current flood zone regulations. This standard applies to the eave side of pitch roof forms and not the rake side such as at a gable. 2.3B: CONTEXTUAL SECOND FLOOR EAVE HEIGHT: The height of the upper floor's street facing roof edge (eave or parapet) shall not exceed 18 inches above either: (a) the average height of the upper floor street facing eave or roof edge of homes to each side, or (b) in the case of only one home having a second floor, the height of that home's eaves. 9.c Packet Pg. 233 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 90 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 6 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 2.4 FLOOR AREA WITHIN ROOF VOLUME: Place 2nd story floor area within the first-floor roof's volume to mitigate height, mass, and scale. See Standard 1.3 2.5 MASSING PLACEMENT: Locate smaller volumes in front of large volumes and use roof pitches and forms to manage perceived height. 2.5A: SINGLE-STORY BUILDING FORMS: At least one single-story building form (excluding garages) with dimensions no greater than 16 feet in height, no less than 8 feet in depth, and no less than 12 feet in width shall be placed on each street facing building side. Location shall be either: (a) fully forward of the second floor's wall face, or (b) partially forward or aligned with the second floor's wall face if the one-story form is at a building corner. 2.5B: Within mapped Eichler Tracts, garages may serve as the form in Standard 2.5A, and no roof pitch shall exceed 3:12. (See Standard 3.2C). 2.6 WALL HEIGHT/ATTIC SPACE: Avoiding tall wall heights and large unused attic spaces. 2.6A: ATTIC HEIGHT: Unused attic spaces shall not exceed 5 feet in height. 2.6B: EXTERIOR WALL HEIGHT: No exterior wall shall exceed 22 feet in height as measured from existing grade to the eave or parapet. Portions of walls under rakes such as at gables or shed roof forms may exceed this height. 3.1 GARAGE AND ENTRY HEIGHT & MASS: The building's massing and roof forms should reduce mass and resolve building form with garage and entry forms subordinate in 3.1A: GARAGE HEIGHT AND MASS: Maximum height of a roof over an attached garage shall not exceed 15 feet in height as measure from existing grade. The maximum garage wall plate height shall not exceed 10 feet. 3.1B: ENTRY HEIGHT: Exterior entry forms shall not exceed 12 feet in height as measured from existing grade. 9.c Packet Pg. 234 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 91 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 7 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards scale to the principal building forms. 3.2 CONSISTENT ROOF FORMS & PITCHES: Use consistent forms, roof pitches, and overhangs that are also based on a recognizable architectural style. 3.2A: ROOF FORM VARIATION: No more than two types of roof forms shall be used (examples of two forms are hip and gable roofs or shed and flat roofs). 3.2B: ROOF PITCH VARIATION: No more than two roof pitches shall be used (e.g., 4:12 and 12:12; 6:12 and flat). 3.2C: ROOFLINES IN EICHLER TRACTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts rooflines shall meet the following: (a) roof pitches no more than 3:12, (b) gable, shed, butterfly or flat roof forms (note: hip roofs with flat roofs at eaves permitted; see Illustration 1D of the IR guidelines for example), and (c) 2-foot minimum overhangs at eave and rake sides of roof forms for at least 50 percent of roof edges. 3.3 ROOF FORMS: Organized roof geometry with well- spaced primary and secondary forms and integrated roof forms on additions. 3.3A: INCOMPLETE ROOF FORMS: Truncated hip and gable roof forms shall not be permitted at second floor roofs on two-story structures or roofs at single story structures. Note: A truncated roof form is where the roof planes do not extend to a ridgeline; rather they terminate with a flat roof or roof well. 3.4 UNCLUTTERED MASSING: Avoid cluttered massing by using a few simple, well- proportioned forms. 3.4A: GABLE ROOF FORMS: No more than three gable forms on an elevation facing a public street. 3.4B: BAY WINDOWS: No more than two bay windows on an elevation facing a public street. 3.5 ROOF PITCH NEXT TO 1-STORY HOMES: Use roof layout, ridge orientation, roof pitch, 3.5A: CONTEXTUAL ROOF PITCH: On properties adjacent to single story homes along either interior side lot line, roof pitches on new two-story buildings shall be 6:12 or lower. 9.c Packet Pg. 235 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 92 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 8 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards eave height offsets and extensions, and horizontal roof lines to reduce mass and enhance form. 4.1 FAÇADE FOCAL POINTS: Facades should have unified visual character with architectural focal points (other than a garage) on each street side. Corner lot elevations should be equally well designed on both facades. 4.1A: FAÇADE VISUAL FOCAL POINT: Each street facing building elevation shall have a significant visual focal point, defined as either: (a) at least 50 square feet of glazing in a large window, multi-panel window or glazed door, or bay window form, or (b) a roofed or trellised porch at least 6 feet deep and 8 feet wide and no more than 12 feet tall. 4.2 FAÇADE COMPOSITON: Façades should be composed with attention to line, order/alignment of openings, proportion of windows and forms, hierarchy and spacing of focal points. 4.2A: WINDOW ALIGNMENT: Windows on two-story wall planes that face a street shall be aligned vertically unless there is a change in exterior materials from the lower floor to the upper floor. 4.2B: FAÇADE ELEMENT SPACING: Focal points such as porches, large/featured windows, and bay windows shall be spaced at least 5 feet horizontally apart from each other when placed on the same level/floor. 4.3 MATERIALS & DETAILING: Architectural character/interest and supportive use architectural detailing and materials. 4.3A: WINDOW TO WALL DETAILING: Window frames shall be recessed at least 2 inches from the exterior wall face or have trim at least 3.5 inches wide on all four window sides. Stucco over foam shall not be used as window trim. 4.3B: WINDOW PATTERNS: Window fenestration with divided lite appearance shall have exterior applied muntin bars (i.e., true or simulated divided lites). 9.c Packet Pg. 236 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 93 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 9 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 4.3C: STUCCO TEXTURE: When stucco is used it shall be steel-troweled ‘Smooth’ or ‘Santa Barbara’ texture as described in the Technical Services Information Bureau, Chapter 5 - Plaster Textures & Acrylic Finishes (2011). For additions, stucco texture on the addition shall be allowed to match the stucco texture of the existing house. 4.3D: EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN EICHLER TRACTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts, exterior wall cladding shall be vertical board channel or flush siding, wood tongue and groove board siding, wood nickel-gap siding, smooth fiber cement panels, or metal panels. Board-form concrete, concrete block, or stucco may be used as a secondary material but collectively these materials shall not account for more than 30 percent of all non- glazed wall surfaces. 4.4 ENTRY TYPES: Avoid monumental or over- scaled entries that stand out on the house do not meet the prevalent pattern of entry scale or entry type such as porch or courtyard in the neighborhood. 4.4A: CONTEXTUAL PORCH ENTRIES: If porches (i.e. roofed, street-facing porches with posts/column(s) and more than 3 feet deep), occur on at least 50 percent of homes on the block of the subject lot (counting only homes on the subject lot side of the street), the proposed house shall include a street-facing porch no less than 6 feet deep and 8 feet wide. 4.4B: ENTRIES IN EICHLER TRACTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts an entry porch projecting forward of the front wall of the house shall not be used. A recessed void at the facade or a courtyard entry may be used in lieu of a porch. A covered trellis used as a colonnade or a side porch that does not project forward of the facade at the entry would not be considered an entry porch. 4.5 GARAGE DOORS: Garage door design should reflect the building architecture and the garage and garage door openings and panels modest scale relative to the rest of the facade. 4.5A: GARAGE DOOR DESIGN AND MATERIALS: The garage door shall match the material, color, and panel design pattern of the entry door or window fenestration. 4.5B: GARAGE DOOR SIZE: The maximum garage door width shall be 16 feet and the maximum garage door height shall be 8 feet. If two single-wide garage doors are used instead of one double-wide door, each door's maximum width shall be 9 feet and maximum height 8 feet. 9.c Packet Pg. 237 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 94 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 10 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 5.1 PRIVACY CONDITIONS: Map existing and proposed privacy conditions. 5.1A: PRIVACY DIAGRAM: Site Privacy Diagram must show the proposed second-floor plan including windows, major on-site vegetation, and all elements on the neighboring property within 25 feet of the subject property line. For adjacent sites show major vegetation, building footprints, windows (indicate size and location), and patios within 25 feet of the property lines shall be provided in the project plan set. 5.2 WINDOW LOCATION/PRIVACY TREATMENT: Locate windows to reduce privacy impacts and mitigate impacts elsewhere. 5.2A: BEDROOM WINDOW LOCATION: Organize the second-floor plan so at least one bedroom has its largest/egress window facing the front lot line. On corner lots, at least one bedroom’s largest/egress window shall also face the street side lot line. 5.2B: SECOND FLOOR WINDOW PRIVACY: For any window on an upper floor, facing an interior lot line that is located less than 20 feet from a side lot line or less than 30 feet from a rear lot line, one of the following shall be used: (a) permanent obscure glazing, or (b) exterior mounted permanent architectural privacy screens that block views more than 70%, or (c) windows with sills above 5 feet from the finished floor level. 5.2C: STAIR WINDOW PRIVACY: Stair windows facing interior side lot lines within 20 feet of the lot line shall have permanent obscure glazing or exterior mounted permanent architectural privacy screens to at least 5 feet above the landing. 5.2D: PRIVACY LANDSCAPE: Privacy screening landscape shall be located to align with proposed second floor windows across side and rear lot lines and between windows at facing units on a single property. Privacy screening landscape shall be evergreen and per size and planting standards shown in Standard 1.4. 5.3 WINDOW SIZE AND OPERATION: Limiting impacts through the size and operation (window type) of operable windows. 5.3A: SECOND FLOOR WINDOW SIZE ALONG SIDE LOT LINES: Any upper-level window or window grouping located less than 20 feet from a side interior lot line (measured perpendicularly) shall not have more than 30 square feet of glazing. 9.c Packet Pg. 238 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 95 &nbsp; November 24, 2021 Page 11 of 11 IR Key Point IR Guideline Concept/ Key Point SB-9 Objective Design Standards 5.3B: SECOND FLOOR OPERABLE WINDOWS ALONG SIDE LOT LINES: Operable casement windows on the upper level with a sill height less than 5 feet above the finished floor and within 20 feet of an interior side lot line shall be hinged so the windows open towards the public street. Horizontal sliding windows shall not be permitted facing and within 20 feet of an interior side lot line, unless the windowsill height is at least 5 feet above the finish floor level. 5.4 UPPER LEVEL DECKS & BALCONIES: Only permitted where they would have minimum privacy loss to side or rear facing properties under IR guidelines. 5.4A: SECOND FLOOR BALCONY LIMITATIONS: No more than one second floor deck/balcony shall be permitted per dwelling and shall: (a) only be permitted on a street facing facade, (b) be located at least 20 feet from any interior side lot line, and (c) be limited in size to no more than 40 square feet. 5.4B: ROOF DECK NOT PERMITTED: A roof deck (i.e., a deck above of the first level of a single-story building or second level of a two-story building) shall not be permitted. 9.c Packet Pg. 239 &nbsp; 5 &nbsp; &nbsp; Packet Pg. 96 &nbsp; OBJECTIVE LOT DESIGN STANDARDS FOR AN URBAN LOT SPLIT a. Lot Typologies (1) Side-by-side. One lot line shall divide the property from front to rear, with street frontages for both lots. (2) Flag Lot. Two property lines shall divide the property to create a new flag lot. The “flagpole” shall be at least 15 feet wide. (3) Flag Lot with Easement. Substandard lots less than 50 feet in width shall create a 10-foot access easement to create access to the rear lot. 5 Packet Pg. 97 (b) Development Standards Side-by-Side Lots Flag Lot Lot Split on lot less than 50 feet in width Configuration All lots shall meet one of the three typologies as described in (a) Flag lot configuration required on lots deeper than 200 ft Typology (a) 3 only Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 1,200 Maximum Lot Size None Maximum Lot Split Ratio 60%/40% Minimum Street Frontage (ft) 25 10 Easement Maximum Number of New Lot Lines 2(1) Shared Driveway Required (2)(3) (1) One property line may be used to divide an existing lot into two side-by-side lots. Two property lines may be used to create a flag lot. No more than two new lot lines may be added. The new lot lines, as far as practicable, shall be parallel or at right angles to straight streets or radial to curved streets. (2) A shared driveway shall be comprised of a single curb cut that extends for at least 10 ft before branching to two or more parking spaces. A recorded access easement is required. (3) The two lots shall share a single driveway, unless sharing a driveway would require demolition of existing structures proposed to be retained. If sharing a driveway would require such demolition, no more than 2 curb cuts, one per each lot, will be permitted. The curb cuts must be at least 20’ apart per 12.08.060 (a) (9) (A); drive aisle dimensions per 18.54.070 table 6. 5 Packet Pg. 98 Item No. 6. Page 1 of 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE December 14, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting minutes. BACKGROUND Draft summary and verbatim minutes from the December 14, 2022 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) meetings were made available to the Commissioners prior to the February 8, 2023 meeting date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed online on the City’s website at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. AUTHOR/TITLE: Veronica Dao, Administrative Associate Report #: 2301-0858 6 Packet Pg. 99 Item No. 7. Page 1 of 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE November 30, 2022 Draft Summary and Verbatim Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting minutes. BACKGROUND Draft summary and verbatim minutes from the November 30, 2022 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) meetings were made available to the Commissioners prior to the February 8, 2023 meeting date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed online on the City’s website at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. AUTHOR/TITLE: Veronica Dao, Administrative Associate Report #: 2301-0859 7 Packet Pg. 100 Item No. 8. Page 1 of 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 8, 2023 TITLE November 16, 2022 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting minutes. BACKGROUND Draft summary minutes from the November 16, 2022 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) meetings were made available to the Commissioners prior to the February 8, 2023 meeting date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed online on the City’s website at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. AUTHOR/TITLE: Veronica Dao, Administrative Associate Report #: 2301-0860 8 Packet Pg. 101