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Committee questions ADU rules, appearance and 4-foot greenhouse height increase
Summary
Members pressed staff on a requested variation to allow an ADU in a new detached building, concerns about the detached unit's appearance, and a proposed increase in greenhouse height from 24 to 28 feet; staff said conditions or legislative changes could address long-term policy gaps.
Committee members focused on three technical issues: whether accessory dwelling units should be allowed in new detached buildings, how a detached ADU should appear relative to neighboring homes, and a requested greenhouse height increase from 24 to 28 feet to accommodate a pitched roof.
One member said the ADU amendment traditionally allowed ADUs in attached structures or existing detached buildings and asked why a new detached ADU merited a variation; Paul explained the variation is needed because the plan proposes a newly constructed detached structure. On height, a member referenced state statute limits and sought clarity; staff said the county's code sets different maximums depending on lot size and that the petitioners requested a modest increase from 24 to 28 feet for roof pitch reasons. Members also discussed whether approvals should transfer to future owners and whether deed restrictions or conditions should be written into approvals.
