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Minneapolis City Planning Department Report Text Amendment Since the August 5, 2002 Planning Commission public hearing, additional Council Members and interested stakeholders have informed Planning staff there is a concern about this ordinance becoming eligible city-wide. In addition, these stakeholders raise questions regarding specific standards within the text amendment. The disparity of interest by citywide stakeholders is an indication to Planning staff that the text should be written in a manner that could apply to any neighborhood, rather than for the specific needs of the Ventura Village residents. The text should be drafted to meet the needs of a variety of neighborhoods. The Planning Department is suggesting that, at this time, the ordinance not be available citywide. Purpose of Proposed Amendment based on Planning Principles: When reviewing the purpose of this overlay based on planning principles, several viewpoints are important to note. . The Accessory Dwelling Unit Model State Act and Local Ordinance from the Public Policy Institute and the American Planning Association outlines existing Accessory Dwelling ordinances authorized in other cities across the country. According to several Accessory Dwelling ordinances reviewed by Planning staff, the purpose of this type of ordinance include the following: 1. Use of existing housing stock 2. Efficient use of land and infrastructure 3. Response to the housing stock shortage 4. Legalize existing accessory dwellings 5. Respond to state growth management requirements 6. Meet diverse housing needs According to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Model State Act and Local Ordinance, three factors lead communities to developing policies for accessory dwelling units. Those three factors include changing demographics, changing economics and changing community goals. . Specific issues relating to the City of Minneapolis. In 2001, Planning staff studied the accessory dwelling unit concept to determine if the overlay solved the issue of affordable housing. In our research efforts, the Planning Department utilized various resources including a market study, a design-cost study conducted with a local architecture firm, resources from MCDA, the Greater Metro Minneapolis Housing Corporation (GMMHC) and discussions with various city planning agencies across the country where ordinances such as these are in place. Based on the input received from these resources, this type of development should not be the sole solution to affordable housing. In fact, costs appear relatively high and too few accessory dwelling units are built to make a difference as an affordability solution. Accessory dwelling units can add to the housing stock, assist in maintaining home ownership and increase housing choices. Page 4