Design standards

Raised concerns about raising the Planning Commission design-review threshold from 45% FAR/3,600 sq ft to 60% FAR, reducing public accountability.

Flagged an ADU loophole letting units in 'side yards' go unscreened; asked the Council to require screening regardless of location.

Asked what recourse neighbors have and whether notification is required before nearby home construction is finalized.

Worried the prescriptive guidelines will produce cookie-cutter homes that erode neighborhood character.