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Case File: OA 07-04 Page 3 Ordinance Amendment City of Elk River 120:..feet. These three lots appear to have been combined in the past. With the current lot dimension requirements, seventeen of the properties are non-conforming lots. Throughout the City, there are approximately 50 other lots of this nature. The proposed change would not create more nonconforming lots, but will reduce the number of non-conforming lots.' The only difference, other than the dimensional requirements, between the two zoning districts is that the R2(b) district allows townhouses and multifamily dwellings (four units per structUre maximum), where the R2(a) does not. Staff is recommending that the R2(a) zoning district lot sizes for single-family lots change to 6,000 square feet and the lot width change to 60-feet. With theses changes, single-family lots in both the R2(a) and R2(b) zoning district would be the same. This request appears to bring most of the non- conforming lots within the city into conformity. It would also maintain the intent of the R2(a) zoning district by not allowing townhome structures. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan guides this area as Old Town which is the home for a wide range of housing. The Plan seeks to protect and promote the maintenance of the single family neighborhoods. The majority of the existing high density housing is located in the Old Town area. Planning Commission Action The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request. Recommendation Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Ordinance Amendment with the following changes: 1. The. R2(a) minimum lot size shall be 6,000 square feet 2. The R2(a) minimum lot width shall be 60-feet 3. Add to R2(b) "100' width on corner lots" Respectfully Submitted Chris Leeseberg Park Planner / Planner S:\PLANNING\Case Files\OA \OA 07-04 R2A Lot Sizes\OA 07-04_CC.doc