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project. A fraction of 0.5 or more is rounded up and a fraction that is less than 0.5 is disregarded. In development projects that have both single-family and multifamily housing types, 25 percent shall apply only to the multifamily units, and any single- family units that are within a multifamily development but are own their own parcel are subject to regulations applicable to accessory dwelling units for single-family developments. If the multifamily unit is eligible for an accessory dwelling unit, the accessory dwelling unit resulting from the conversion of space may be located in either the multifamily unit or in the single-family unit. • The text leading to the standards for second story ADUs in Section 18.106.060(C) was simplified. • Removed "attached or detached" at the beginning of Section 18.106.060(C)(4) to simplify the text (omission of this phrase implies the standards applies to both attached and detached ADUs): Attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall incorporate roof and exterior wall material, building color(s), trim that matches the primary dwelling structure to the maximum extent feasible. • Modified reference in PMC sections 18.106.040(A) and 18.106.045(A) to say, 18.106.060(C)(2). This is to correct a reference error. PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENTS Notification of this code amendment has been published in The Valley Times as an upcoming agenda item for the July 8, 2020, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission continued its meeting of June 24, 2020 to a date certain of July 8, 2020. As part of the June 24, 2020, meeting, the Planning Commission received an email from a local developer advocating to eliminate enforcement of deed restrictions that require owner occupancy for ADUs approved before January 1 of this year. At the time this report was prepared, staff has not received additional comments regarding the proposed code amendments. Staff does, however, continue to receive numerous inquiries from the public, interested in ADUs and standards specific to Pleasanton. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The proposed code amendments are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The proposed text amendments will facilitate the development of ADUs and bring the PMC into compliance with State law. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss the topics identified in the agenda report, consider the proposed text amendments, and provide a recommendation to the City Council. Primary Authors: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner, 925-931-5611 or sbonncityofpleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development Julie Harryman, Assistant City Attorney P20-0412, Accessory Dwelling Units Planning Commission 9 of 9 P20-0412, Accessory Dwelling Units Planning Commission 8 of 9 17 feet. P20-0412, Accessory Dwelling Units Planning Commission 7 of 9 rements, the amendments to the PMC propose to add the following language: Restrictive covenants for accessory dwelling units approved between January 1,2020 and January 1,2025 shall not include a provision requiring owner occupancy of the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit. After the June 24 Planning Commission meeting, staff also modified the language in PMC Section 18.106.060(A) such that it refers to ADUs approved both before and after January 1, 2020. P20-0412, Accessory Dwelling Units Planning Commission 6 of 9 ing windows to allow for those windows to be the same size, shape, and height. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 June 24, 2020