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Board refers garage-installation planning code amendment back to committee after supervisors agree on two-tier approach
Summary
Supervisor Carmen Chu announced amendments to a proposed Planning Code change requiring conditional use authorization for garage installations; the board voted 8-1 to re-refer the ordinance to the Land Use Committee for amendment and public hearing.
The Board of Supervisors voted 8-1 on Tuesday to re-refer a proposed Planning Code amendment on garage installations in specific neighborhood commercial and mixed-use districts back to committee for amendment and public hearing.
Supervisor Carmen Chu described changes she intends to make to the ordinance and proposed a two-tier approach. Chu told colleagues she would shift from a blanket requirement that all garage installations in residentially zoned properties require conditional-use authorization to a structure in which buildings of three units or fewer would follow the standard notice process and appeals, while buildings of four units or more would be subject to mandatory discretionary review. Chu said the amendments would limit the Planning Commission’s required findings to issues associated with reductions of habitable space related to garage installation, Planning Code Section 101.1 consistency, and a prohibition on garage installations in properties that have recorded multiple no-fault evictions.
Supervisor Dufty indicated he supported the approach and Chu moved to re-refer the ordinance to committee; the clerk recorded an 8-1 roll-call vote with Supervisor Daly recorded as the sole no vote. The motion to re-refer passed, so the ordinance will be considered further in the Land Use Committee where the amendments will be drafted and a public hearing scheduled.
Speakers - Supervisor Carmen Chu (announced proposed amendments and moved referral) - Supervisor Dufty (expressed support and worked with stakeholders)
Authorities - Planning Code Section 101.1 (consistency findings referenced by Supervisor Chu)
Clarifying details - Proposed procedural change: two-tier structure — buildings of 3 units or fewer use standard noticing; buildings of 4+ units require discretionary review. - Board action: motion to re-refer passed 8-1 (Supervisor Daly the only recorded no).
The ordinance will return to the Land Use Committee for amendment and a public hearing before a first reading is scheduled.
