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October 17, 2000 Planning Commission Minutes - Page 4 Holmbo does not know what type of home would be constructed on the new lot, and would consider providing a grading plan for City Engineer review. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ALLOW THE Motion by O’Brien, seconded by Schmitz, to APPLICANT OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT SITE, GRADING, AND ELEVATION PLANS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Teague presented a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory buildings and garages within residential zoning districts. In July, Council received a petition and directed staff and Planning Commission to draft an amendment and consider requiring a special use permit for accessory second garages over a certain size. Staff surveyed ten cities and found New Brighton was more restrictive in the number of buildings and the maximum size allowed. Over the past 2 years, 33 building permits have been issued for accessory buildings, and 16 permits were for structures larger than 400 sq. ft. The following changes were recommended from the September Planning Commission meeting: ·Clear distinction between accessory buildings or garages ·Gazebos allowed in addition to accessory buildings and garages ·Ordinance reflects the City’s new building coverage requirement rather than the old floor area ratio requirement ·Attached garages shall not exceed 1,000 sq. ft. The current code does not have a maximum restriction ·Accessory buildings or detached garages exceeding 400 sq. ft. require a special use permit which would involve a public hearing before the Planning Commission to allow for public comment. Baker is there should be notation reflecting a maximum size for a gazebo. Teague feels the building coverage requirement would come into play if the size was out of the ordinary. Baker feels the gazebos should be considered an accessory building if they are over a certain size. Baker suggested the following wording “gazebo shall not be considered an accessory building however the square footage of the gazebo and accessory building shall not exceed what would be allowed for an accessory building”. Schiferl questioned whether the Council may require landscape screening to lessen visual impact from adjacent properties. In regards to the materials used for the accessory building, the Commission suggested that buildings over 400 sq. ft. should have complimentary roof and exterior materials to the principle structure. There were no comments from the audience. CLOSE THE HEARING Motion by Schmitz, seconded by Schiferl, to . 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. WAIVE THE READING AND RECOMMEND Motion by O’Brien, seconded by Schopf, to APPROVAL OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND GARAGES. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2000\10-17-00.WPD 4