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Steering Committee Minutes Page 2 <br /> July 6, 1995 <br /> 4. Consider Residential Development <br /> • <br /> Multi-Family <br /> Report by Steve Ach. There is a limited amount of multi-family-zoned property <br /> left for development. Chair Minton questioned whether or not more land should <br /> be zoned multi-family, or, if this issue should be considered as the urban service <br /> district develops in the future. Members of the Committee expressed concern <br /> regarding social issues related to excessive density. <br /> Mary Eberley questioned if the City would be in compliance if they did not <br /> provide for additional multi-family housing. Steve Ach explained that Elk River <br /> has a diversity of housing opportunities. In terms of "Compliance" typically it is <br /> those communities within the Metro area that receive the most attention from <br /> the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Discussion followed regarding the possibility of creating a separate zoning <br /> designation for townhomes. <br /> Barb Maricie, 1234 6th Street, asked what the City could do to provide <br /> affordable housing. Pat Dwyer explained federally subsidized rent programs are <br /> available, and there is very little the City can do regarding zoning to reduce <br /> rents. <br /> Chair Minton summarized that the Committee is willing to leave the multi-family <br /> • zoning as it currently exists, and that there will be future opportunities for <br /> property owners to request rezoning for multi-family. He added that future needs <br /> for multi-family housing will be assessed as the urban service district develops, <br /> and when the next comprehensive plan update is done. <br /> MARY EBERLEY MOVED THAT THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND A SEPARATE <br /> ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR TOWNHOMES BE CONSIDERED. PAT DWYER <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. <br /> Single Family Residential <br /> Minimum lot sizes in Single Family Residential zoning districts were discussed. <br /> Consideration was given to increasing the minimum lot size, and the affect this <br /> would have lot prices. Marly Glines explained that increasing the minimum lot <br /> size could eliminate a significant number of home buyers, since the additional <br /> cost could put their monthly payment just over what they can afford. <br /> Dick Hinkle noted that demand has driven up land costs in Elk River 30 - 40% in <br /> the last several years. <br /> No recommendations were made for changes in the current minimum lot sizes <br /> for single family developments within the urban service area. <br /> 0 <br />