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Home My WebLink AboutCC - June 14 Minor Code Amendments Public HearingMinor code amendments Public hearing Minor code amendments Public hearing Medina City council June 14, 2021 @ 4pm Minor code cleanup – why? Code cleanups happen to clarify, correct, or make the code consistent with itself To incorporate new legislation ADU’s have been recognized as a tool to help address the housing crisis Increase accessibility for homeowners to build an ADU New legislation for adu’s (HB2343) Amend MMC 20.34.020 – remove minimum square footage requirement Maximum square footage still applies Building codes still apply (toilet, sink, shower/bath, food prep, food storage, sink) Amend MMC 20.34.020 and MMC 20.70.070 – remove owner occupancy requirement New legislation for adu’s (HB2343) Requires cities to remove the on-site parking requirement for ADU’s within ¼ mile of a major transit stop Unless a city determines there is a lack of street parking New legislation for adu’s (sb6617) From January to March of 2021, the city’s planning consultant firm conducted a parking study The city does not have adequate street parking to accommodate SB6617 No code amendment is required New legislation for adu’s (sb6617) MMC 20.22.030 – Clarify lots at the end of a terminal street have the same logical site orientation as lots on private lanes Amend mmc 20.22.030 lot development standards MMC 20.22.030 – Clarify property line designation for a lot with three “fronts” A front setback relations to a property line that is contiguous with a street Assigns that property line the front yard setback dimension Amend mmc 20.22.030 lot development standards MMC 20.22.030 – Clarify property line designation for a lot with three “fronts” A front setback relations to a property line that is contiguous with a street Assigns that property line the front yard setback dimension A slash (/) allows a property owner to decide which setback designation they would like Amend mmc 20.22.030 lot development standards Figure 20.22.030(B) – the homeowner can choose what property line is the side and rear Amend mmc 20.22.030 lot development standards Amend mmc 20.22.030 lot development standards Figure 20.22.030(B): Setback Property Line Designations MMC 20.22.040 – Allow uncovered decks and patios to protrude into the setbacks Inconsistencies in the code regarding on-grade patios and decks What is permitted to protrude into the setbacks is limited – patios are not listed Unless you build a pool Unless you live in the Shoreline Jurisdiction (200-feet landward of the water) Currently the only option is to pursue a non-administrative variance Amend mmc 20.22.040 protrusions into setbacks MMC 20.22.040 – Allow uncovered decks and patios to protrude into the setbacks 15-feet from the front property line 10-feet from the rear property line ½ the required side yard setback You cannot go up vertically (no kitchens, pergolas, etc.) Amend mmc 20.22.040 protrusions into setbacks MMC 20.23.020 – Clarify when a sign that has two sides needs to be averaged to determine surface area This amendment will make the language consistent with the sign area definition in MMC 20.12.200 Amend mmc 20.30.020 Signs MMC 20.34.040 – Remove requirement for an Administrative Special Use Permit (ASUP) when an accessory recreational facility is located inside of a building Pools, tennis courts, and sport courts are accessory recreational facilities All accessory recreational facilities require a land use application called an Administrative Special Use Permit (ASUP) It is not used to mitigate construction issues Amend mmc 20.34.040 accessory recreational facilities MMC 20.34.040 – Remove requirement for an Administrative Special Use Permit (ASUP) when an accessory recreational facility is located inside of a building The purpose of the ASUP is to notify neighbors of the end use The impacts from the end use (noise, lighting) are contained within the structure Amend mmc 20.34.040 accessory recreational facilities MMC 20.73.085 Review procedures and approvals – This section expired on December 31, 2014. MMC 20.73.090 took its place MMC 20.73.165 Subdivision vesting after approval – This section expired on December 31, 2014. MMC 20.73.170 took its place repeal mmc 20.73.085 and 20.73.165 Table 20.80.060(A) – Type 1 Decisions – remove Construction Mitigation Language and replace with Construction Activity Permit Language Table 20.80.060(B) – Type 2 Decisions – remove Construction Mitigation Language and replace with Construction Activity Permit Language Table 20.80.060(C) – Type 3 Decisions – remove Construction Mitigation Language Amend mmc 20.80.060 Adoption timeline Action Due Progress Proposal available online/sent out through GovDelivery April 1 Completed Virtual Open House April 15 Completed Planning Commission to discuss proposal April 27 Completed Present proposal to Council for first discussion May 10 Completed Planning Commission to hold public hearing May 25 Completed Council to hold final public hearing and adopt code amendments June 14 June 14 Questions?