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Not Approved • The exterimmataiuls, colors, and rooflina mmplimmt the existing structure. The maccurturn width of the addition must not exceed 12' (resolves discrepancy between • floor plan and narrative). 47 notices were seat to neighboring properties, one inquiry was received, there was no opposition. Ms. Susan Hod reporced they are anxious to begin. Motion by Commissioner Zisla, seconded by Commisioner Danger to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Danger asked the applicant why they chose five feet instead of six feet. Ms. Hoot replied she was unaware of the su foot allowance. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner McPherson to approve the request with conditions as listed. Approved ", Motion Carried. 2. City of New Brighton requests consideration of a Zoning Code amendment mending Chapter 10 to reflect the Federal Emergency Management Agency's updated floodplain regulations and revised maps. The City of New Brighton is repassing coruidemfion of an updated and amended Floodplain Management Coninmice (Chapter to of the Zoning Code), which includes ermctment of revised floodplain maps. These updates are in response to a mandate by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are necessary to insure New Brighton residents can reminds to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. New Brighton historically has adopted the model ordinance rawest by FEMA, and has not included any additional regulations. Because very few stcucmres exist within the floodplain in New Brighton, use of the regulations has been extremely limited. FEMA his been wicking with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for several years an conducting a Flood Insurance Study and revised Flood Insurance Raze Maps for New Brighton. Actually, all flood maps across the United States have been geeing updated ova the course of five -plus years with more flood -prone areas having priority. The process for New Brighton began in mid -2008. Since than, several informational open houses have occurred as well as statutorily required comment periods. Al this point, the maps use considered final and communities most enact revised floodplain ordinanws referencing the revised maps prior to lune 4, 2010. If this deadline is not mel, New Brighton will no longs be able to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, meaning residents located within floodplain mass will not be able to obtain flood insurance. 1978 and 2010 maps werecompared, IiNe change was noted. The remmmrndmov is for the City Council to adopt the updated and amended Floodplain Management Cwtirmnce reflecting updated Flood Insurance Bate Maps. Commissioner McPherson asked if the criteria has changed, Ms. Cwdlach stated the criteria is based on elevations primarily. Commissioner Nichols-Makadi asked if residents who have received a letter of