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<br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />• What kinds of aesthetic standards are appropriate? Staff recommends this standard be very specific <br />as the types of exterior materials that are acceptable as these dwellings could vary greatly from a <br />typical “tiny home” to a dated manufactured home (or maybe even a recreational vehicle). The state <br />law refers to the Industrialized Building Commissions seal and data plate or American National <br />Standards Institute Code, which govern modular-type construction. <br />• How to ensure their removal? Staff finds this item to of the biggest concern as it wouldn’t be <br />publicly palatable to require a mentally or physically impaired person to vacate their home if they do <br />not willingly leave. <br />• The law provides for an initial 6-month timeframe, with one 6-month extension period, for a total of <br />12 months. Does this commission find this timeframe to be acceptable? <br />• State law limits permit fees to $100 for the initial, and $50 for a renewal. Is this adequate to cover <br />staff review? <br />• In order to meet Council’s directive of providing an expedited permit, it likely is not reasonable to <br />require a public hearing or Commission or Council approvals. Does the Commission find that an <br />administrative review is acceptable? <br /> <br />Planning Director Gundlach recommended the Commission discuss the above bullet points in an effort to try <br />and build consensus surrounding additional local regulations beyond the State’s standards. Staff recognizes this <br />discussion might require additional work sessions, thus Commission members should feel free to ask lots of <br />questions, and if necessary, request additional materials/research from staff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Danger questioned the maximum square footage allowed within a temporary family health care <br />dwelling unit. Planning Director Gundlach reported the units could be no more than 300 square feet. <br />Commissioner Danger asked where the units could be placed on a residential lot. Planning Director Gundlach <br />explained the units would have to abide by the City’s accessory structure setbacks. <br />Commissioner Danger inquired if the City had Ordinances in place to prohibit the parking of temporary health <br />care dwelling on a driveway. Planning Director Gundlach stated this would currently not be allowed. <br />Commissioner McPherson questioned how the City would manage the removal of the temporary health care <br />units. Planning Director Gundlach indicated this was a concern for the City. She stated Council direction was <br />to enact local regulations to address this concern. <br />Commissioner McPherson inquired how many lots in the City could hold a temporary health care unit. <br />Councilmember Jacobsen understood that the majority of the lots within the community would not be able to fit <br />a unit in their rear yard. However, the Council was still interested in allowing those that could support a unit to <br />be able to make the request. <br />Commissioner McPherson expressed concern with how the City would manage the removal of the units after 12 <br />months. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the health care units, tiny homes and staff reviewed several photographs of <br />temporary family health care dwellings. <br />Planning Director Gundlach believed the City would have to thoroughly address the aesthetic requirements on <br />these units. <br />Commissioner Danger recommended the power and water supplies be considered as well. <br />Mayor Johnson disclosed that she helped mentor the gentlemen that created the family health care units prior to <br />running for Mayor. She reported the units would be hooked up to the house for both water (through a special <br />garden hose) and electricity. She explained the units were built on trailer beds and had wheels. She indicated <br />the units were compact, handicap accessible and were designed for one person. She commented on the rising <br />cost of health care and believed the temporary health care units were a more affordable options for the elderly in <br />need of assistance. She stated the intention of these units was never to set them on driveways but rather to be <br />placed in rear or side yards.