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City Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2020 <br />from the 3:1 lot width to depth requirement. The amendment as proposed would not <br />allow these lots to exceed a 6:1 width to depth ratio. Council consensus was in <br />agreement with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to remove <br />this item from the list because someone can still apply for it, it just will not be <br />allowed by right. The request would be decided by the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission. <br />Discussion was held on recommendation item #17 regarding Tiny Homes in the <br />Development Code. They are allowed, as long as they meet our building codes, but <br />haven't specifically been listed. This is to add the option for updated use table to <br />show that tiny homes are allowed. Council would like to see this added. <br />Mayor Hughson stated concerns with certain lot size and limit on lot size. Mayor <br />Hughson would like this added to the code. <br />Council Member Baker stated about tiny home village and what constitutes such? <br />Ms. Hernandez stated when there is more than one home on lot. Would a tiny home <br />build an accessory unit? Ms. Hernandez stated no the accessory unit would need to <br />be 250 ft. and could be permitted. <br />Discussion held on recommendation #19 regarding initial authorization from City <br />Council for amendments initiated, requested, or directed by City Council. Mrs. <br />Mattingly stated this initial authorization would only be skipped by council if specific <br />direction was provided. <br />Discussion held on recommendation #26 regarding occupancy restrictions. Motion <br />will be made later this evening at the regular meeting. Leave CD 3 as is and create a <br />new CD -2.5 that has most of the characteristics of CD -3, but with only detached <br />houses, ADUs, and occupancy restrictions. <br />Discussion held on recommendation 932 regarding PSA for increase in density. <br />Council Member Derrick asked if postponing this item would create issues. Ms. <br />Hernandez stated it could be postponed but would like to approve the clarity portion. <br />Council consensus is to remove #32 Staff Proposal Summary #7 to reduce the <br />number of meetings and therefore reduce the amount of time required. <br />Mayor Hughson suggested to add table 4.5 option for character districts in low <br />intensity to add clarity. Council consensus to add table 4.5 to the code. <br />City of San Marcos Page 3 <br />