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'Missing Middle' Infill Housing Analysis
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to continue analysis of regulations related to Missing Middle housing opportunities.
Staff Contact:
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, CP&D, 360.753.8206
Presenters:
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, CP&D
Background and Analysis:
The term 'Missing Middle' refers to a range of multi-unit housing types that are compatible in scale with single-family homes. In other words, they provide 'middle' density housing. There have been little of these types of housing constructed in Olympia (and nation-wide) over the past 40 years - thus, they are referred to as 'missing'. Some examples of missing middle housing types include tiny houses, modular units, cottage homes, townhouses, small multi-family apartments, and accessory dwelling units.
The Missing Middle Infill Housing Analysis is reviewing existing city regulations - such as zoning, permit fees, development standards, utility connection charges, etc. - for potentially disproportionate effects on the ability to provide for a variety of housing types in the City's residentially zoned areas. This implements Comprehensive Plan goals and policies regarding providing a variety of housing types (see below).
At its February meeting, the Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed and approved the attached schedule for public involvement and outreach for this project. Consistent with the schedule, a Missing Middle Work Group has been meeting monthly to identify key issues to focus on. The Work Group will continue meeting to provide in-depth discussion and feedback on these issues throughout the project. A draft charter for the work group is attached.
Two Missing Middle open houses were held in conjunction with Land Use and Environment Committee meetings on May 18 and 30. At these op...
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