07-07-08 PCITEM 3--,
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 2,02, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.coni
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Otsego Planning Commission
FROM: Daniel Licht, AICP
RE: Otsego — Cummings Mobility, Inc.
REPORT DATE: 30 June 2008 APPLICATIO DATE: 5 June 2008
NAC FILE: 176.02 CITY FILE: 2008-23
BACKGROUND
Hagen Builders has submitted plans for construction of a 20,800 square foot
manufacturing building for Cummings Mobility, Inc. Cummings Mobility, Inc., currently
located in Hanover, Minnesota, converts passenger minivans into disability accessible
vehicles. Vehicles will be converted, offered for sale and serviced on the site, as well as
distributed to other automobile dealers.
The subject site is Outlot A, Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition, which was approved in
2002 along with extension of Jansen Avenue. The parcel abuts 1-94 and is west of the
existing Otsego Industrial Park lots developed with mini -storage and the Apex Building
Center along Jansen Avenue. The submitted application includes consideration of a
final plat, IUP to allow accessory outdoor sales and site/building plan review.
Exhibits:
A.
Site location
B.
Site Plan
C.
Building Elevations
D.
Building Floor Plans
E.
Grading Plan
F.
Utility Plan
ANALYSIS
Zoning. The subject site is zoned 1-2, General Industrial District. The conversion of
passenger vehicles for disability accessibility and vehicle service is an allowed
manufacturing use within the 1-2 District. The principal building also includes 3,900
square foot floor area for vehicle service and display, which is an allowed accessory use
within the 1-2 District provided that the area does not exceed 30 percent of the area of
the principal building. The proposed sales area is 24 percent of the area of the principal
building and complies with Section 20-86-6.A of the Zoning Ordinance. An island area
to the east of the principal building is also proposed for outdoor vehicle sales display,
which is an interim use in the 1-2 District subject to the criteria established by Section
20-86-4.0 of the Zoning Ordinance. Consideration of the interim use permit application
is to be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:
The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the
Otsego Comprehensive Plan.
Comment: The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for industrial uses
to encourage job growth and expansion of the City's tax base taking advantage
of visibility and access to the 1-94 corridor. The proposed use is consistent with
these objectives and ideally suited to the subject site.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Comment: The subject site is surrounded by the following existing/planned
land uses. The proposed business will be compatible with the surrounding area.
Direction
Land Use Plan
Zoning Ma
Existing Use
North
Industrial
1-2 District
1-94
MNRoad
1-94 West Ind. Park
East
Industrial
1-2 District
Mini -Storage
South
Industrial
1-2 District
Undeveloped
West
Office Park
A-1 District
Agriculture
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within
the Zoning Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Comment: The proposed use is required to conform to all applicable standards
of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving
the property.
Comment: The subject site will be served by an improved industrial street
connecting to a regional minor arterial street. Traffic generated by the proposed
use will be within the capacities of these roadways.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and
facilities and will not overburden the City's service capacity.
Comment: The proposed use is within a planned industrial area and can be
accommodated by existing City services.
Shoreland Overlay District. Western portions of the subject site are within the
shoreland overlay district of a Natural Environment Lake. Although it appears that the
site improvements are outside of the Shoreland Overlay District, the site plan must be
revised to illustrate the boundary to verify this, subject to review and approval by City
staff.
Building Design. The proposed building has a 16,000 square foot print and 20,800
gross square foot area with second story office space above the sales area at the
northeast corner. The primary entrance of the building faces north towards 1-94 and is
set forward of the main part of the building for emphasis. The exterior materials include
stucco on all four sides with cultured stone accents on the north, east and west sides.
The proposed materials comply with Section 20-17-4.6 of the Zoning Ordinance for
required materials within the 1-2 District. The building is 24 feet tall to the top of the
eves, which is within the 35 foot height allowed in the 1-2 District.
Landscaping Plan. No landscape plan has been submitted. Section 20-16-7.0 of the
Zoning Ordinance requires submission of a landscape plan for the subject site with
emphasis on the perimeter of the site, base of the building and perimeter of
parking/loading areas. Landscape areas are to be provided with in ground irrigation for
maintenance. The landscape plan is to be subject to review and approval of City staff.
Access. The subject site will be accessed via an extension of Jansen Avenue with one
driveway to the public street. Right-of-way for the extension of Jansen Avenue was
platted with the Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition. The development contract executed
at the time included approved plans for the construction of the roadway consistent with
the City's standard specifications for a 10 -ton industrial street, but no securities as the
timing of the project was not known. The applicant will be required to post securities for
the construction of Jansen Avenue, including removal of the temporary cul-de-sac at the
current terminus of the street.
Lot Requirements. The following table outlines lot requirements applicable to the
subject site. The proposed development complies with the lot requirements of the 1-2
District.
Minimum
Lot Area
Min.
Lot Width
Max.
Bldg.
Cover
Setbacks
Jansen
Ave.
Side 1-94
Required 2.Oac.
200ft.
50%
30ft.
20ft. 30ft.
Proposed 7.Oac.
690ft.
5%
260ft.
140ft./290ft. 100ft.
Outdoor Sales. There is a 3,600 square foot island to the east of the principal building
intended for outdoor display of vehicles manufactured on the subject site. Outdoor
sales and display as an accessory use is allowed as an interim use with the 1-2 District
provided that the area is on a hard surface and is not larger than 50 percent of the area
of the principal building. The sales area will be on a hard surface and the area of the
outdoor display is 17 percent of the area of the principal building.
Off -Street Parking. The table outlines the calculation of required parking in
accordance with Section 20-21-9 of the Zoning Ordinance:
Use
Area
Requirement
Stalls
Office
4,800sf.
1 stall/ 200sf.
24
Indoor Sales
3,900sf.
1 stall / 500sf.
8
Outdoor Sales
3,600sf.
1 stall / 3,000sf.
2
Manufacturing / Service
1 stall / 350sf.
35
TOTAL
69
The site plan provides 47 parking stalls, whereas 69 are required by the Zoning
Ordinance. We recommend that an additional 22 parking stalls be shown on the site
plan as proof -of -parking stalls and that the development contract includes provisions
allowing the City to require construction of the stalls if a need is determined to exist. A
condition of the IUP and proof -of -parking agreement is to be that all vehicles and
equipment must be parked on a paved surface.
All of the proposed parking stalls conform to the dimensions required by Section 20-21-
4.A of the Zoning Ordinance. The driveways and parking areas are to be paved with
asphalt and surrounded by perimeter concrete curb. The curb along the south edge of
the pavement to the south of the principal building is a valley curb to allow for possible
expansion of the site and or addition of other principal uses in the future.
Signs. The subject site is within the Freeway Sign District established along 1-94. The
total area of all signs may not exceed 15 percent of the wall area facing a public street.
One freestanding sign not to exceed 200 square feet and a height of 50 feet is allowed,
setback 15 feet from all property lines. Individual wall signs may not exceed 200 square
feet. The submitted site plan identifies a freestanding sign near the site entrance to
Jansen Avenue at a location compliant with the required setback. All signs require
issuance of a sign permit prior to installation on the subject site/building.
Trash. The site and building plans do not identify interior or exterior trash storage
areas. Section 20-16-15.13 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that any trash container
stored outdoors must be within an enclosure constructed of materials consistent with
those used for the principal building. An exterior trash enclosure must be of sufficient
area and height such that no automobile related parts or other refuse is visible. Trash
storage shall be subject to review and approval by City staff.
Lighting. No lighting plan has been submitted. A photometric light plan showing the
type, location, height and illumination pattern of all sight lighting must be submitted.
The lighting plan must conform to Section 20-16-10 of the Zoning Ordinance and is
subject to review and approval by City staff.
Grading Plan. The applicant has submitted a grading plan for the subject site. All
stormwater runoff is to flow to a regional stormwater basin at the west edge of the
subject site established with the approval of the Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition. The
proposed grading plan is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
Utility Plan. Utilities will be provided by on-site septic and well system. The applicant
has provided a utility plan showing the location of the on-site utilities, including primary
and secondary drainfields. The utility plan also shows primary and secondary drainfield
sites for potential additional users on the subject site. The utility plan is subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer.
Easements. Drainage and utility easements were established at the perimeter of Outlot
A as required by Section 21-7-15 of the Subdivision Ordinance and over the regional
stormwater basin with the approval of the Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition final plat.
The need for additional easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
Park Dedication. Park dedication for the Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition was
deferred until development of the outlots. Payment of a cash fee of $3,500.00 per gross
acre for Outlot A and the right-of-way for Jansen Avenue must be made with the
development contract. The estimated park and trail dedication fee in lieu of land is
shown below:
Lot 1/Block 1 + Jansen Avenue x $3,500.00 = park fee in lieu of land
7.Oac. + 1.3ac. x $3,500.00 = $29,050.00
Final Plat. The applicant must submit a final plat in the form required by Section 21-6-3
of the Subdivision Ordinance for recording to establish Outlot A as a buildable lot/block.
The final plat document shall be subject to City staff review and approval prior to being
signed by the Mayor and City Clerk.
Development Contract. The applicant is required to enter into an amended
development contract with the City regarding construction of Jansen Avenue. The
development contract shall provide for securities for construction of the public street and
payment of park and trail dedication fees in lieu of land in addition to the items covered
by the existing development contract for Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition. The
development contract shall be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION
Our office recommends approval of the applications regarding Cummings Mobility, Inc.
as set forth below.
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POSSIBLE ACTIONS
A. Motion to approve an IUP for accessory outdoor sales, site and building plans
and final plat for Cummings Mobility, Inc., subject to the following conditions:
1. The interim use permit shall terminate on the happening of any of the
following events, whichever first occurs:
a. Upon violation of conditions under which the permit was issued.
b. Upon change in the City's zoning regulations that renders the use
non -conforming.
C. A change in occupancy or redevelopment of the use or property
upon which it is located.
2. The site plan shall be revised to illustrate the boundary of the Shoreland
Overlay District.
3. A landscape plan as required by Section 20-16-7.0 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall be submitted and is subject to review and approval by
City staff.
4. The outdoor sales and display area is limited to vehicles
modified/converted on the subject site.
5. All vehicles and equipment shall be parked on an asphalt or concrete
surface.
6. The site plan shall be revised to illustrate 22 proof -of -parking stalls with
provisions incorporated as part of the development agreement allowing
the City to require construction of said stalls if the City Council finds a
need exists.
7. All signs shall comply with Chapter 37 of the Zoning Ordinance and
require issuance of a sign permit prior to installation on the subject
site/building.
8. Outdoor storage of any trash containers be within an enclosure as
required by Section 20-16-15.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review
and approval by City staff.
9. A photometric light plan showing the type, location, height and illumination
pattern of all sight lighting shall be submitted and is subject to review and
approval by City staff for compliance with Section 20-16-10 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
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10. All grading, drainage and erosion control issues shall be subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer.
11. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
12. All easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
13. The applicant shall pay at the time the development contract is executed.
a cash fee of $3,500 per gross acre for the area of Outlot A and Jansen
Avenue right-of-way to satisfy park and trail dedication requirements.
14. The applicant shall submit a final plat in the form required by Section 21-6-
3 of the Subdivision Ordinance, which is to be subject to City staff review
and approval prior to being signed by the Mayor and City Clerk.
15. The applicant shall enter into an addendum to the Development Contract
for Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition, subject to review and approval by
the City Attorney.
B. Motion to deny the application based on a finding that the requests are
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision
Ordinance.
C. Motion to table.
C. Mike Robertson, City Administrator
Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney
Ron Wagner, City Engineer
Doug Cummings, Cummings Mobility, Inc.
Michael Hagen, Hagen Builders, Inc.
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PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION PLANS
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JUNE, 2008
Owner:
CUMMINGS MOBILITY INC.
11238 RIVER ROAD NE
HANOVER, MN 55341
(763) 498.7887
Engineer:
WHEILLY ENGINEERING & ASSOC. INC.
250 ELM ST E
ANNANDALE, MN 55302
(320) 490.4221
SHEET INDEX
2. SITE PLAN
3.GRADING PLAN
4. SWPP PLAN
S. SWPP DETAILS
6. UTILITY PLAN
Surveyor:
TAYLOR LAND SURVEYORS, INC.
213 W BROADWAY P.O. BOX 179
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
(763) 2953388
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1 nder3601 Thurston Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303
AInc. Phone: 763/427-5860 Fax: 763/427-0520
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
cc: Mike Robertson, Administrator
Judy Hudson, Clerk
Dan Licht, NAC
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney
Ronald Wagner, P.E. City Engineer
Cummings Mobility Inc.
D'Heilly Engineering & Associates, Inc.
Taylor Land Surveyors, Inc.
From: Brent Larson, P.E.
Date: July 2, 2008
Re: Cummings Mobility (Outlot A of Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition)
We have reviewed the Preliminary Construction Plans, printed 6/24/08, for the above -referenced project
and would offer the following comments:
Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition
1. The Final Plat for Otsego Industrial Park 5t" Addition has been filed with Wright County.
2. Construction and Grading Plans, revision 1/10/03, were approved but the site has not been
constructed at this time.
3. Because the 5h Addition has not been constructed at this point the wetland delineations and
mitigation plans must be resubmitted for approval. The resubmitted wetland delineation and
mitigation reports have been received and are under review.
Preliminary/Final Plat
1. Cummings Mobility is proposing to develop Outlot A of the Final Plat for Otsego Industrial Park 5th
Addition. No Preliminary or Final Plat for Cummings Mobility has been received at this time.
Title Sheet
1. All sheets must be signed by a licensed professional Engineer.
2. Please include City Engineer in the signature line for Ronald J. Wagner, P.E.
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3. We recommend adding an Existing Conditions sheet to the plans. The plans lack much of the
required existing conditions required in a preliminary plan submittal. Please provide an additional
sheet to include the following required items:
i. Existing zoning classifications for land in and abutting the subdivision.
ii. Total area of the proposed plat.
iii. Show location, names, widths of existing streets, buildings, etc.
iv. Identified by name and ownership, the adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land.
v. Provide the High Water Level (HWL) of all ponds and wetlands within or adjacent
to the site.
vi. Statement certifying the environmental condition of the site.
4. Location of boundary lines in relation to a known section, quarter section, or quarter -quarter section
lines comprising a legal description of the property.
5. Provide contact names for the Owner, Engineer, and Surveyor.
Site Plan & Traffic/Access Issues
1. Access to the site is being provided by making two new connections to existing Jansen Avenue NE.
The western entrance appears to be a future access point and ends at the Right -of -Way (ROW).
2. Provide the datum for the benchmark.
3. The please provide widths for the driveway entrances to the site.
4. The primary and future septic systems encroach on the depicted easements along the east side of the
property. The location of the septic systems or the easement must be revised.
5. The proposed storm sewer pipe throughout the site is missing.
6. Depict the proposed well location.
Grading & SWPPP Plans
1. Please label the proposed grades along the curb and gutter and across the bituminous parking lot.
We recommend a minimum 0.6% along curb and gutter and a minimum 1.0% over bituminous.
2. Depict the soil boring location(s) with the associated soil boring ID from the geotechnical report.
(A geotechnical report was been submitted with Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition. It is assumed
that the same report is to be used for Cummings Mobility.)
3. Please label the 2 and 10 year HWL for the Northwest pond.
4. Please provide a legend.
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5. Provide existing contours within 150' of the site. Some of the proposed contours do not agree with
the along the property boundaries. (i.e. east of the site).
6. It is unclear if the grading south of Jansen Avenue NE is proposed or existing.
7. It appears that additional grading (swale) is needed along the east property line.
It is unclear if the depicted contours in the primary septic system area are showing the proposed
mound system (acceptable) or if the septic system is proposed in a fill area (unacceptable). Please
verify.
9. The HWL of the pond will back up into the proposed swales near Apron 3, 7 and 10. This would
cause the HWL to extend beyond the existing drainage easements. The 100 year HWL shall be
covered by a drainage easement.
10. Depict and identify any existing wetlands or wetland mitigation areas within the site.
SWPP Plan
1. We recommend that bale checks be placed downstream of storm sewer apron 3 and 7.
2. It is unclear where silt fence is to be placed. Currently it is shown around the septic areas only.
Utility Plan
1. Please label the size, type, and inverts of the pipe and overflow structure in the northwest corner of
the site.
2. Label the datum for the benchmark.
3. Provide flow arrows on the storm sewer.
4. Many of the storm sewer pipes have approximately 1.5' of cover in traffic areas. We recommend
that a minimum 1.5' of cover in green areas and 2' of cover in traffic areas be provided. The
parking lot has a typical section of approximately 2.17' therefore any pipe with less cover than
2.17' will be protruding into the parking lot base and possibly affects drainage in the select granular
layer.
5. We recommend revising the storm sewer pipe grades to provide a minimum velocity of 3 feet per
second (fps) throughout the storm sewer system.
Stormwater Management
1. The stormwater is to discharge into the pond constructed with Otsego Industrial Park 5th Addition,
along the west side of the property. This site is covered by the
hydrology report submitted with the 5t' Addition. k
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2. The site provides sufficient freeboard and ponding depths. The site provides approximately 5' of
freeboard between the Finished Floor Elevation and the Pond's HWL (100 year storm event). The
site also has a maximum ponding depth of less than 1' within the parking lot and driveway.
3. Please provide storm sewer design calculations.
Wetlands
A wetland delineation report has been submitted and is under review.
Environmental
1. A statement certifying the environmental condition of the site shall be submitted. (21-6-2.B.10.)
Specifications
1. Please provide construction and grading specifications.
Summary and/or Recommendations
We recommend approval contingent on the above comments being addressed.
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highv�ay, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Otsego Planning Commission
FROM: Daniel Licht, AICP
DATE: 25 June 2008
RE: Otsego — Zoning Ordinance; Accessory Buildings
NAC FILE: 176.08
BACKGROUND
A number of issues related to regulation of accessory buildings have been identified
recently. The purpose of this memorandum is to outline these issues and suggest
possible modifications to the Zoning Ordinance in response. Existing language
proposed to be deleted is identified by a double strikethrough and language to be added
is double underlined.
ANALYSIS
Rear Yards Abutting Collector/Arterial Streets. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 65
foot setback from collector or arterial streets defined by the Comprehensive Plan. New
subdivisions occurring within the east and west sewer districts are designed such that
the lots abutting collector or arterial streets are double frontage lots with the front of the
house accessed from a local residential street. In this scenario, the yard abutting the
collector or arterial street is functionally the rear yard of the property, but the same 65
foot setback applies (versus a 20 foot setback for interior lots). It is common that these
double frontage lots abutting collector or arterial streets are designed such that the
house is located at the 65 foot setback line. Section 20-16-4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance
does not exempt accessory structures on these lots from the 65 foot setback. Within
the developed sewered subdivisions, play sets, garden sheds and other structures have
been erected within these rear yards that do not meet the 65 foot setback. In order to
address these existing lots and ensure usable yard space for accessory structures, the
following amendment is proposed:
20-16-4.B.3:
a. Attached _accessory structures shall conform to
principal building setbacks required for the
zoning district in which the structure is
located.
b- Detached accessory structures may encroach into
required side or rear yard setbacks when located
in the rear yard of the lot, but shall not
encroach into the required setback for a yard
abutting a public street of a corner lot:
1. Detached accessory structures not exceedin
one hundred fifty (150) square feet in gross
floor area shall be setback at least five
(5) feet from _side or rear -lot lines
abuttingCher lots or ten (10) feet from a
rear lot line abutting a_public right-of-way
in the case of a double fronta Qe lot.
2. Detached accessory structures with a gross
floor area Larger than one hundred fifty
X50) square feet -shall be setback at least
ten (10) feet from side or_rear lot lines
abutting other lots or twenty (20) feet from
a rear lot line abutting a public right-of-
way in the case of a double frontage lot.
C. No accessory structure shall be located within a
required buffer yard, drainage and utility
easement or Public right-of-way.
Interior Lot Setbacks. A second setback issue related to detached accessory
buildings larger than 1,000 square feet has been also been raised. Section 20-16-4.13.3
of the Zoning Ordinance currently requires that detached accessory structures larger
than 1,000 square feet in all zoning districts conform to principal building setbacks. A
similar provision is repeated for the R -C District in Section 20-60-8.C.2 to encourage
clustering of buildings on a lot specifically within that district. Except within the A-1 and
A-2 District on parcels larger than five acres, the maximum gross floor area of any
single detached accessory building is 1,500 square feet. The principal building side and
rear yard setbacks in districts other than the A-1 and A-2 District are 10 feet and 20 feet,
respectively. The effect of this provision is to move the building 10 feet farther into the
property from the rear lot line. Given that buildings larger than 1,000 feet are only
allowed on lots larger than one acre within A-1, A-2, R -C, R-1, R-2, and R-3 District and
the difference in building mass between 1,000 square feet and 1,500 square feet on
parcels this size is negligible, City staff sees minimal benefit to requiring the principal
building setback (except in the R -C District). As such, the proposed amendment
outlined above would not require detached accessory buildings larger than 1,000
square feet to meet principal building setbacks.
Sewer District Detached Accessory Building Area. The Zoning Ordinance was
amended in 1998 to establish provisions for detached accessory buildings within the
sewer service districts in anticipation of and prior to urban density development.
Section 20-16-4.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance limits the area of a detached accessory
building to 150 square feet if there is an attached garage on the property and the total
area of attached and detached accessory building area to 1,150 square feet.
Allowance of additional area for detached accessory buildings may be an opportunity to
reduce outdoor storage, which City staff has observed and dealt with as part of on-going
code enforcement activities. Construction of a detached accessory building would also
be more cost effective for existing properties than adding an additional garage stall to
the principal building.
The following language is offered for consideration to allow detached accessory
buildings larger than 150 square feet only within the R -4A and R-4 District, which
require minimum lot areas of 18,000 square feet and 12,000 square feet respectively.
The provisions would allow for a detached accessory building in combination with the
area of an attached garage based on lot area. The current standards for the R-5, R-6
and R-7 District, which require only a 9,000 square foot minimum lot area for single
family uses, are not proposed to change.
20-16-4.B.7. Within the R-4ATand R-4- R �
Zoning Districts:
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re—jEee The
combined gross floor area of attached and
detached accessory buildings shall be as
follows:
Lot Area
Maximum Total Floor
Maximum Gross Floor
(square feet)
Area of all Attached and
Area of a Detached
Detached Accessory
Accessory Structure
Structures
When an Attached
(square feet)
Garage Exists on the
Same Lot
(square feet)
0.00 to 15, 000
1,150
150
15,001 to 18,000
1, 220sf.
220
18, 001 or larger
1,300sf.
300
b. In no case shall the floor area of an individual
detached accessory building exceed one thousand
(1,000) square feet.
bc. There shall be no more than one (1)
detached accessory
structure with a gross floor area larger
than one
^hundred , y
fifty (150), square feet per
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B. Within the R-5, R-6 and R-7 Zoning Districts:
a. No accessory detached building shall occupy
more than one hundred fifty (150) square
feet when accompanied by an attached gara ee
on the same lot, nor shall the combined
total floor area of accessory detached
structures and/or an attached garage exceed
one thousand two hundred (1,150) square
feet.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) detached
accessory structure with a gross floor area
larger than one hundred fifty (150) square
feet per lot.
CONCLUSION
The Planning Commission will discuss this information at their meeting on 7 July 2008.
City staff is seeking direction as whether the Planning Commission wishes to proceed
with amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to address these issues and any
modifications to the language as proposed. The Planning Commission may also
schedule a public hearing to formally consider the amendment.
C. Mike Robertson
Judy Hudson
Tim Rochel
Ron Wagner
Pat Hilden, 7094 Odell Avenue NE