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13 THE CITY OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT PLEASANTON. May 2, 2023 Community Development TITLE: ADOPT MODIFICATIONS TO OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HOUSING SITES SUMMARY On January 26, 2023, the City Council adopted two sets of Objective Design Standards (ODS) for residential development: (1) ODS for sites identified in the Housing Element; and (2) ODS for smaller infill development in multifamily zoning districts, located principally downtown and within limited areas outside of downtown. The adoption of the ODS coincided with the adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. During the review process of the ODS, the City received comments from local developers and architects regarding the proposed standards and how they relate to existing developments in Pleasanton. In response to these comments, staff and the professional services team made modifications to the ODS toward satisfying the concerns of the commenting parties while upholding the standards where they would result in a better-quality project and maintaining project feasibility. Due to the technical nature of the ODS, the volume of comments, and the adoption deadline for the Housing Element, staff at the ODS adoption hearing indicated that some of the adjustments made in response to public comment warrant further review subsequent to adoption. Staff is presenting updated ODS with the goal of ensuring they represent robust standards for residential projects. The proposed modifications to the ODS for Housing Sites, reflecting changes to reflect public comments, "clean up" and clarification of some standards, and additional revision to reflect Planning Commission recommendations, is now presented to the City Council for final decision and direction. PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION At its April 12, 2023, meeting, the Planning Commission, by 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council adopt the modifications to the Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites and consider tiering allowable building height for projects greater than 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Find the adoption of modifications to the Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites are consistent with and would implement the goals and policies examined in the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022040091);