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Planning Commission Minutes December 19, 1995 Excerpt of Minutes Page 3 Staff report by Steve Ach. This ordinance amendment is proposed to increase the maximum square footage for accessory structures in the R1 a (Single Family Residential) and A 1 (Agricultural Conservation) zoning districts. On October 24, 1995, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance amendment. The City Council discussed the amendment at their November 6th meeting, and moved to send the item back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Commissioner Kreger questioned why Mr. Kramer's parcels can not be considered as total acreage when applying this ordinance, since the parcels are located adjacent to one another. Steve Ach explained the parcels are listed as separate parcels of record with Sherburne County. The City must consider the parcels separately when applying various aspects of the zoning ordinance such as minimum lot size, setbacks, etc. It was suggested that Mr. Kramer combine the two parcels to allow him to • construct a larger building. Commissioner Kreger stated Mr. Kramer was not in favor of this concept, since it would be costly for him if he should decide to split off a parcel for one of his children in the future, due to park dedication and surface water impact fees. Steve Ach explained the procedure for combining parcels of property can be done at the Sherburne County Assessor's office at no charge. Discussion followed regarding how the City applies the zoning ordinance to adjoining parcels of property that are separate parcels or lots of record. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. Dennis Kramer, 20089 Meadowvale Road, requested that the Planning Commission recommend increasing the amount of square footage allowed for accessory structures. Mr. Krame stated that he has requested a variance from the City to allow a total of 5,878 square feet of accessory structures on his 12+ acre parcel. As an option, he asked that the Planning Commission to consider his total acreage (2 parcels) when applying the ordinance. There being no other comments from the public, Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. Other options for the scale of maximum square footage allowed were discussed. Discussion also followed regarding possible monitoring of requests that come through the building and zoning department for one year for increased accessory area.