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o o Planning Commission Minutes April 24, 1984 Page Four 7b. Wade Palmer, Variance for an Agricultural Building Mrs. Palmer was present and indicated that their property abutts Greenhead Sub- division. Rick Breezee, indicated that the zoning for their property is A-l and that an agricultural building must be 600 feet from any neighboring structure in an A-1 zone. Rick Breezee indicated that he felt the Wades may not need a variance because it looked as if where they were placing their pole barn would be at least 600 feet from any neighboring structure. Mrs. Palmer indicated that they owned almost eight acres. Commissioner Tralle questioned Mrs. Palmer as to how many horses she intended on having on the pro- perty. Mrs. Palmer indicated that they wanted a maximum of five horses. COMMISSIONER TRALLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT A VARIANCE BE GRANTED IF NECESSARY TO MR. WADE PALMER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL BUILDING ON HIS PROPERTY WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THEY HAVE A MAXIMUM OF FIVE HORSES AND NO OTHER LIVESTOCK ON THE PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER PEARCE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 8. Handout Material relating to Concept Known as Granny-Flats Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that as stated in the handout, the Granny Flat is a housing system that provides for the establishment of an independent living structure on the premises of the family of an elderly individual. He further stated that it provides for the establishment of this housing unit to be in close proximity to the house of the elderly individual's younger relatives, thus insuring them the needed support system of the family unit. While assuring that support, it also allows the elderly individual to live independently within his own structure. This in turn allows the family, while providing the support to the elderly individual, to be able to maintain an independence to themselves. Chairman-Tracy indicated that he thought the idea was a good idea in that he also felt that we did not have enough housing in Elk River or the surrounding areas for the elderly. Rick Breezee indicated that he has seen two particular homes in the Elk River area that have separate living spaces for other members of the family, but attached to their existing house. Rick Breezee further indicated that the 'onlyproblem with thiE is that the owners of the home could try to sell the home as a duplex. Rick Breezee further indicated that he felt the concept of Granny Flats is that a par- ticular area should be set aside in the City for this type of structure. Commissioner Pearce indicated that he felt the City needs more multiple dwelling units, and further indicated that he felt that the City should proceed slowly and with caution to incorporate the concept of Granny Flats at the time they start incorporating the flexible zoning. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to have Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator, draft a letter to the City Council explaining to them that the Planning Commission is in favor of the Granny Flats Concept and the issues presented to them at the joint meeting with the City Council.