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incorporate ADUs, as was the case with the recently -approved Spotorno Ranch development 7. Complete Objective Design Standards. As mentioned in this report, the City is undertaking completion of ODS for residential development. In September 2021, the Planning Commission reviewed draft standards for larger -scale multifamily development (i.e., the remaining sites designated as part of the 2012 Housing Element); these standards would incorporate the additional sites that are included as part of the current Housing Element effort. Also, objective standards were incorporated into the City's SB9 ordinance. As a complement to development that could occur on smaller sites (not the larger Housing Element sites), staff will be working with the consultant team to draft objective standards for smaller infill projects. Staff recommends this effort be called out and emphasized as a policy and program in the Housing Element. Planning Commission. The Planning Commission supported this approach. Housing Commission: The Housing Commission also supported this approach. 8. Smaller Units, Multifamily Projects. Staff recommends including a Housing Element policy, with appropriate flexibility, to encourage smaller units in multifamily projects. These units would not necessarily be in lieu of larger sized units appropriate for families but would be targeted to smaller households or working professionals that may not require larger units. Affordable units for larger households (three bedrooms or more) will still need to be identified as a policy objective, consistent with the State's identification of this as a special housing need. Planning Commission. The Planning Commission expressed supportfor this concept. Housing Commission: The Housing Commission also supported this approach. 9. Municipal Code Amendments for Small-scale Infill. A Housing Element policy could indicate to study the municipal code for possible amendments and accompanying ODS to facilitate small-scale, infill sites based on prototypes for "missing middle" housing. At this time, staff does not recommend including this as an explicit policy objective in the Housing Element, but this does not preclude the City from pursuing such a project at some point in the future if determined to be appropriate. Planning Commission. The Planning Commission was less supportive of this option, in acknowledgement that infill could have an impact on neighboring residences. Housinq Commission. The Housing Commission was interested in exploring this concept further since it could be another tool, although expressed that it should not be the highest priority. Page 15 of 16