Letter from the Public
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The letter from Sandra A. Delvin, a board member of Families & Homes San Jose, addresses the City Council regarding proposed changes to SB 9. The letter expresses appreciation for the City Planning staff's engagement but raises concerns about the proposed measures exceeding Housing Element requirements and not fully reflecting resident concerns. Specific issues highlighted include the alignment of rear yard height and setbacks with current ADU standards, the importance of maintaining a 4-foot rear setback for privacy reasons, and a request to limit the total number of units under SB 9 to 4 or fewer. The letter also requests involvement in all meetings related to the SB 9 process.
Key points
- Appreciation for City Planning staff's professionalism and willingness to listen.
- Concerns that proposed measures exceed Housing Element requirements.
- Request to maintain a 4-foot rear setback for SB 9 developments.
- Concern about privacy and the inability to require measures like privacy glass.
- Request to limit the total number of units under SB 9 to 4 or fewer.
- Request for involvement in all meetings related to the SB 9 process.
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