PC 09/23/1992 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner Wright asked Mr. Byrd if he anticipates living in the ouse when it is done. Mr. Byrd replied that at this time he did not know whether he and hi family would live in it or not. Mr. Byrd stated that he agrees to all the Conditions of Approval. Monty Berney, 4198 Remillard Court, spoke in opposition to the app ication. He said his home is south of the proposed project. He felt that the proposed pro ect was not going to be anything but a rental, and that if it is approved, there would be other large homes in the area that would do the same thing. He encouraged the Commission to a hard look at this situation. He was also concerned about the fact that they are splittin addresses, which makes it more useable for rental units. Chairman Hovingh explained to Mr. Berney that units such as the pr posed are required to have separate addresses in the event of an emergency so that the fire police department would know exactly where to go. Mr. Swift further pointed out that at least one of the units must be upied by the owner, whether it be Mr. Byrd who builds it or someone he may sell it to. e second unit can be rented out, even to someone other than family if the other unit is ower-occupied. ~ Todd Davis, 4174 Remillard Court, stated he lives adjacent to the pr posed project and spoke in opposition to the project. He felt the plans are two complet ly different projects. He stated when he bought his lot he was told all homes must be sing e-family homes. He felt this was simply going against the concept of a second unit. He 'd he could appreciate the concept of a granny flat, but felt that the proposed unit was a mi interpretation of that term. He thought that renting to a party who was not family could n into too many problems. He felt that in living next to a home that has a rental unit they would encounter the same problems as the home owner would. Commissioner McGuirk felt it might be time for the Commission an staff to look at the matter of second units again. In response to Commissioner McGuir 's question, Mr. Swift replied that the application is for a conditional use permit. If this pe mit is violated the permit can be revoked. Violation of the permit would mean that on of the units is not owner-occupied. He further noted the City has experienced no prob ems or complaints with secondary units, which was anticipated to be a good way to obtain s me cheaper rentals. If the permit is violated, the City has recourse to revoke the use permi ; at that point the second unit would not be allowed for use as a rental. Mr. Swift further addressed Commissioner McGuirk's concern regar ing possible violation of the second unit. He stated there are certain parking regulations t at are allowed under State law. ~ Planning Commission Minutes September 23, 1992 Page 10