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4.Grading and drainage plan approved by City Engineer. . 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, MOTION CARRIED General Business: Overlay discussion for R-1 Single Family Residential Zone – Research and review of accessory structures and yard definitions. The City Council directed Staff to research and provide code options whereby the City Code might be amended to allow additional diversity of house, garage, accessory structure design on single family lots. They were to focus on bulk coverage requirements, quantity of detached accessory structures and review of “yard” definitions. Mr. Boylan reported that after his research on the above he had come to a couple of conclusions. First, an overlay district is not necessary and the existing structure code can th be amended slightly to allow for the type of request that was presented at the May 18 meeting for a riparian lot. Second, the zoning code, in terms of accessory structure, allowances is restrictive compared to many other surrounding communities and communities in the Lake Minnetonka area. None of those communities differentiate between lake lot and non lake lot, with the exception of one that does allow a small locker near the water. Mr. Boylan then presented proposed changes to Section 4-530 of the Zoning Code. There was considerable discussion between staff and commissioners regarding this. One point of consensus reached was that any detached structure larger than 600 feet should be subject to a Special Use Permit, a change from 400 sq. ft. and that redefining yards was the right direction. Mr. Boylan reviewed each point with commissioners to get feedback. The Commissioners considered other issues within the context of accessory structures. Mr. Boylan noted that the Council wanted to proceed with a few minor text changes and th that he will draft new language for Section 4-530 and propose text at the August 17 meeting to then be reviewed and approved by the Council. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2004\07_20_04.doc 3