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TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />Item #6. I 0. <br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />Mayor and City Council <br /> <br />Chris Leeseberg, Planner <br /> <br />December 16, 2002 <br /> <br />Case No. OA 02-06 <br />Request by City of Elk River to Amend Section 900.20 of the <br />Zoning Code relating to Accessory Structures <br /> <br />Request <br /> <br />The City Council is asked to approve an amendment to the Accessory Structure portion of <br />the Ordinance. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />· Existing Ordinance Language <br />· Images of canvas accessory structures <br />· Proposed Amendment <br />· Chart <br />· Ordinance No. 02- <br /> <br />Overview <br /> <br />This amendment request has two parts. First, the current ordinance uses the terminology <br />"metal construction/exterior" pertaining to building finishes. This was in reaction to <br />galvanized corrugated metal building systems and how that system was not desired. With <br />the advent of pre-finished metal pole shed construction and metal lap siding, staff feels that <br />this terminology needs to be further clarified. <br /> <br />Second, staff has received a complaint from a resident that his neighbor's canvas accessory <br />structure had blow into his yard. After this complaint was brought to the attention of staff, <br />staff began to analyze how these structures could be allowed and regulated or even if they <br />should be allowed. They are used as protection for boats and vehicles from the winter <br />elements. <br /> <br /> <br />