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Accessory Structures Page 2 January 25, 1994 III3) The proposed ordinance eliminates the conditional use permit process as a means of exceeding maximum size and number requirements of accessory structures . Instead, applicants will need to obtain a variance and prove hardship in order to exceed the standards . A variance is the appropriate process for handling variations and modifications to standards of this ordinance. 4 ) The proposed ordinance does not distinguish between agricultural accessory structures and non agricultural accessory structures . Staff feels this distinction is difficult to regulate and enforce (especially if the property is sold) . In terms of size of accessory structures, the land use impact of agricultural versus non agricultural accessory structures are similar and such a distinction is unnecessary. 5) The proposed ordinance would no longer allow metal skin accessory structures in the Rib, Ric, Rld, and Rle zoning districts as a conditional use. Instead, it would eliminate such structures from these districts all together. It is staff ' s opinion that metal skin structures would be incompatible with surrounding residential areas . 6) Metal skin buildings in the Al and Ria zoning districts would be allowed on parcels three ( 3) acres in size, or 111 larger. Most parcels under three acres are platted and part of residential neighborhoods ( i .e. , Brentwood, Deerfield, Ridgewood, etc . ) . Typically, metal skin structures are not compatible with smaller lots and the close proximity to one' s neighbors . On parcels smaller than three acres, staff is proposing that the exterior materials of accessory structures match the existing home. Section 900 . 12 1) This ordinance amendment would eliminate the use of the conditional use permit as a mechanism to exceed the maximum size and number of accessory structures . As stated earlier,a variance will now be necessary to exceed the maximum standard. Section 900 . 18 1) In this ordinance amendment, staff is proposing to eliminate the 300 foot setback of metal skin buildings to neighboring dwellings in the Al zoning district. This setback would still apply in the Rla district. Please keep in mind that buildings containing livestock in the Al and Rla zoning districts will still need to meet the 300 foot setback requirement. RECOMMENDATION • Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the code amendments as presented in the attached ordinance.