R3 Zoning District Multi-Family Housing Standards Update

Supported denser redevelopment opportunities and earthquake safety improvements, but questioned restricting commercial uses only to R3D zones and argued against minimum parking requirements and arbitrary massing breaks.

Expressed support for staff's recommendations as a rational approach to zoning updates.

Expressed concern that the lengthy new standards might accidentally restrict good courtyard-style apartment developments that currently exist.

Supported staff recommendations, praised transitional protections near single-family homes, and emphasized the need to retain parking standards to prevent overflow.

Praised staff for incorporating community goals like pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, respectful transitions, and landscaping into the R3 standards.

Praised pedestrian cut-throughs in the plan but suggested a more systematic citywide approach involving active transportation staff.

Advocated for universal ground floor retail, simpler zoning rules, and applying R3D density standards everywhere.

Expressed concern that lot consolidation incentives act as a penalty on small lots and suggested smaller front setbacks for pedestrian paths.

Spoke for SV at Home, supporting staff recommendations for expanded housing capacity, objective standards, and tenant protections.

Recommended removing density limits in form-based codes, replacing lot consolidation disincentives, reducing front setbacks, and allowing retail everywhere.