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File #: 23-1023    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/25/2023 In control: PLANNING COMMISSION
On agenda: 6/14/2023 Final action: 6/14/2023
Title: PC - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of City-Initiated Zoning Code Amendment P2023-0097-ZCA amending Title 17 Zoning Chapter 17.400.095 Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units.
Attachments: 1. 23-06-14_ATT - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-P003 and Exhibit A.pdf
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PC - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of City-Initiated Zoning Code Amendment P2023-0097-ZCA amending Title 17 Zoning Chapter 17.400.095 Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units.

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Meeting Date: June 14, 2023

Contact Person/Dept: Erika Ramirez, Current Planning Manager
William Kavadas, Assistant Planner

Phone Number: (310) 253-5727 and (310) 253-5706

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]

Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Planning Commission (6/8/23); (Posted) City Website (5/25/23); Gov Delivery (5/25/23); (Published in) Culver City News (5/25/23); Courtesy Mailer to Culver Crest Residents (5/23/23).

Department Approval: Mark E. Muenzer, Planning and Development Director (5/30/23)



RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of the City Initiated Zoning Code Amendment, P2023-0097-ZCA, modifying the Zoning Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units to align with State law by revising various sections including, but not limited to, the total number of ADUs allowed on a lot citywide, including in the Culver Crest neighborhood.


PROCEDURES:

1. Chair calls on staff for a brief staff report and the Planning Commission poses questions to staff.
2. Chair opens the public hearing and receives comments from the general public.
3. Chair seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all testimony has been presented.
4. Commission discusses the matter and arrives at its decision.


BACKGROUND:

In 2017, the City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 17 Zoning of the Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units. The ordinance allowed one ADU by right in the R1, R2, and R3 zones, except for the Culver Crest neighborhood.

Since 2017, the State Legislature has ado...

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