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Commission forwards overlay recommendation to council; vote 3–1
Summary
The Site and Architecture Commission voted 3–1 to recommend the multifamily overlay ordinance and design‑standards resolution to City Council with suggested privacy and setback revisions; staff said adoption draft will go to council in early–mid 2026.
At the close of discussion the commission moved and seconded a motion to recommend that City Council adopt the draft multifamily residential overlay ordinance and the draft resolution updating objective design standards, incorporating suggested changes for second‑story windows, privacy glazing and increased setbacks.
The commission recorded a roll‑call vote: Commissioner Connolly — Yes; Commissioner Lipsettig — No; Commissioner Lawler — Yes; Chair Tam — Yes. Staff and the consultant said the adoption draft will be forwarded to council in early–mid 2026 and reiterated that the ordinance adoption is exempt from CEQA by law. The motion directs staff to prepare materials for council and to include the commission’s recommendation that council consider other potential sites.
