HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2019-070_20190819_White Board Scan TranscribedAmendment A – Third Floor Massing
• Semantics: What is a “deck”? Open to sky?
• Concern regarding West Newport applicability
• How are solar panels affected? Roof area
• Drafts available for public review
o Existing rules
• Method of measuring height?
• Penalty for enclosing decks?
• 3-story structures tower over cottages
• Abandon all 3rd stories increase light and air
o No SF max
• Apply restrictions to open decks
• Require dormers 3:12
• Is current code enforced? Proactive enforcement?
• Reporting option in CNB app
• Quantitative standards for “substantially” open
• 2nd means of egress on third floor?
• Side step backs – consider length maximum
• 1-year follow-up inspection
• Affects to existing structures?
Amendment B – 1 + 2 Units in RM
• Opposed to amendment – will not accomplish bulk / mass goals: triplex bulk exists
• Financial penalties / advantages – removes value – financial pressure to build now
• Creates nonconforming structures
• 1 + 2 units in RM – affect on RHNA numbers
• Does not address overall problem
o Singles out RM – unfair taking
• Unfair taking – nonconforming structures
• Unfair – lower than neighbors
• Many RM lots cannot fit over 2 units
Amendment C – Cottage Preservation
• 2nd floor decks?
• In favor – allows preservation
• Consider making it easier to fix / remodel
• How do CDP’s relate? Exceptions?
• How will it be enforced?
• How will this apply to ADU’s?
• Supportive – Thanks staff ☺
• Consider fewer permit requirements for small improvements
• Allow historic code on older cottages
• Update historic register to include cottages
• Permitting process – small project increases due to bringing other aspects up to Code
• Waive fees as incentive
• Permits ensure things done right
o Waive permit fees to incentivize permits
Overall
• Workshop at City Council before hearings
• How relates to GP update
• “Peel away” RM update (B)
• Property owners want more notice