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Council reviews home‑bakery, deck variance and UDC short‑term rental text amendment
Summary
Planning staff previewed a home bakery permit and a 14‑foot setback variance for a reconstructed deck; staff also outlined a UDC text amendment to codify council's short‑term rental policy changes. Councillors sought limits tying the Bayswater variance to a deck only.
Planning staff presented three land‑use items set for public hearing or Monday consideration. First, Dahlia Akars applied for a land use permit to operate a home bakery at 3409 English Oaks Drive in the English Oaks subdivision; staff recommended approval with typical conditions and confirmed the application was properly advertised and the applicant would attend the Monday hearing.
Second, staff described a variance application from Alberto Plurido for 2292 Bayswater Drive to allow a 14‑foot encroachment into a 30‑foot setback to reconstruct a previously existing deck. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval because the proposed replacement is smaller than the previous deck; a councilmember said any variance should be specific to the deck only and not permit future additions such as sunrooms.
Third, staff summarized a text amendment to the Unified Development Code to update short‑term rental definitions and permitted uses consistent with the mayor and council’s recent policy decisions. The amendment will update zoning tables and definitions and return for public hearing as required. All three items were presented for public hearing continuation or Monday consideration; no final council actions were taken at the work session.
