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Item# 7.2. lly of � MEMORANDUM EIKRiver TO: Planning Commission FROM: Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistan DATE: October 28, 1997 SUBJECT: Discuss Ordinance Amendment for Accessory Structures Issue At the city Council meeting held last Monday October 20th , the Council discussed the Tim Smith variance to exceed the maximum square footage allowed for accessory buildings and to the architectural standards. The Commission denied the request in August. As a result of that application, and several other similar requests, the city will be initiating a review of the ordinance as it relates to accessory buildings. • The Council postponed the Smith variance request and a similar request by John Paul until the November 3rd Council meeting. They requested that a discussion item be placed on the Commission's October 28th meeting to discuss possible changes to the existing ordinance regulating accessory building size and architecture. One option that staff has discussed would allow lots located within the urban service area, over 5 acres in size, be allowed to construct accessory structures based on the same standards as property located in the Rla and Al districts. I have attached for your reference current regulations on accessory buildings. For instance, a 6 acre lot in the Rlb district would be allowed 3500 square feet of accessory building area, same as the Rla district. Lots less than 5 acres would be allowed 1200 square feet, same as the current requirement. Five acres was pick as a cutoff point because that is the minimum size lot needed for agricultural uses in the urban service area. Please be prepared to discuss this and any other options that you believe might work. The Council is looking for some feedback prior to making their determination on November 3rd. • s:\planning\scott\accesamd.doc 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 •TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425