REMARKS
Modifications to ADUs addressing flood risks and infrastructure concerns
0:18:49
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Council Member Kevin Riley outlines modifications to the ADU proposal to address flood risks and infrastructure concerns in certain areas of the city.
- Ground floor ADUs (detached and attached extensions) and basement ADUs are prohibited in coastal flooding zone areas and areas vulnerable to inland flooding
- The modifications consider both coastal flood plains and potential sea level rise
- These changes aim to make the city more resilient and address existing flooding problems before adding more housing
Kevin Riley
0:18:49
The lack of infrastructures to service current density in certain areas of the city, flood risk concerns, introducing a new housing type that would be out of character in housing districts with distinct architectural features, and questions over cost and maintenance for average homeowners.
0:19:06
While the proposal does not allow basement ADUs in the coastal flood zone, it does not address inland flooding or sea level rise, which are 2 significant emissions.
0:19:18
Communities with inland flood risks already do not have the needed infrastructure to adequately service current residents.
0:19:27
Before we add any more housing in these areas, let's first solve the existing flooding problem.
0:19:32
The administration here is putting the chaff before the horse.
0:19:36
Excuse me, I said that wrong.
0:19:38
The administration here is putting the cart before the horse.
0:19:42
Putting more basement and ground level housing in flood zone is not sound planning policy.
0:19:48
Similarly, it is not enough to just plan for the 100 year coastal flood plain as proposed by the administration.
0:19:55
As a city, we also need to plan for sea level rises.
0:19:58
Whether we like it or not, the sea level surrounding the city is rising and so is the groundwater table.
0:20:05
As such, we are modifying the administration proposal to prohibit ground floor ADUs, both detached and attached extension, and basement ADUs in both the coastal flooding zone areas and areas identified by the city as vulnerable to inland flooding for heavy rainfall.
0:20:25
By school in the basement and the city more resilient.
