HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD Response to Grand Jury Report - Build more ADUs - An Rx to increase Marin's Housing Supply PPTResponse to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report:
Build More ADUs: An Rx to Increase Marin’s Housing Supply
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023
Grand Jury Findings
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023
Finding(s)Staff Recommendation
1, 4, 5, 6 Agree
2, 3, 7 Partially disagree
8, 9 Disagree
10 Response not required
Grand Jury Findings
The proposed City responses describe:
•Staff assistance and resources, including the Master Fee Schedule, for
homeowners seeking information about ADU development
•The fee load for sample ADU projects and why these fee levels are
justified
•The City’s commitment to expand resources, reduce barriers, and
incentivize ADU development, as stated in its Housing Element
•Compliance with State law, including impact fee exemptions
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023
Grand Jury Recommendations
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023
Recommendation(s)Staff Assessment
1 Response not required
2, 4, 5 Not warranted or reasonable
3 Already implemented
6 Will be implemented in future
Grand Jury Recommendations
The proposed City responses describe:
•How State ADU law diminishes the need for an amnesty program and
exempts certain ADUs from impact and connection fees
•The timeline and process for multiagency permit review and approval
•Current interjurisdictional efforts on a proposal to bring Napa/Sonoma
ADU services to Marin
•Plans to develop ADU incentives in the future, as stated in the Housing
Element
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023
City Council Options
3. City Council
should take a
strong, unified pro-
housing stance
to manage community
opposition to new
housing.
1.Adopt resolution as presented, approving the proposed response.
2. Adopt resolution with modifications to the proposed response.
3. Direct staff to return with more information.
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023
Response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report:
Build More ADUs: An Rx to Increase Marin’s Housing Supply
San Rafael City Council
August 21, 2023