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Approved • no exterior molecularcolors, and roof lines compliment the existing structure. • The maximum width of the addition must not exceed 12' (resolves discrepancy between floor plan and narrative). 47 notices were sent to neighboring properties, one inquiry was received, there was no opposition. Ms. Susan Hoel reported they are awsous to begin. Motion by Commissioner Zislm 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 font. Ms. Hoed replied she was unaware of the six foot allowance. Motion by Commissioner Danger, .seconded by Commissioner McPherson to approve the request with conditions as listed. Approved 6-q 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 requesting consideration of an updated and amended Floodplain Management Ordinance (Chapter 10 of the Zoning Code), which includes enactment of revised floodplain maps. new tradition are in response to a mandate by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are necessary to ensure New Brighton residents can continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, New Brighton historically has adopted the model ordinance required by FEMA, and has not included any additional regulations. Because very few structures exist within the floodplain in New Brighton, use ofthe regulations has been extremely limited. FEMA has been working with the Miregoda Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for several years on conducting a Flood insurance Study and revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps for New Brighton. Actually, all flood maps across the United States have been getting updated over Ne course of five -plus years with more Flood -prone areas having pnonty. The process for New Brighton began in mid -2008. Since then, severed informational open houses have matiou i as well w statutorily required comment periods. At 0ds point, the maps we considered final and communities most amct revised floodplain ordinances referencing Ne revised maps prior to June 4, 2010. If this deadline is not met, New Brighton will no longer be able to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, meaning residents located within floodplain meas will not be able to obtain flood announce. 1978 and 2010 maps were compared, little change was noted. The recommendation is for the City Council to adopt the updated and amended Floodplain Management Ordinance reflecting updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Commissioner McPherson asked if the criteria has changed, Ms. Gundlach stated the criteria is based on elevatiow primarily. Commissioner Nichols-Madmiti asked if residents who have masived a letter of