Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/05/1994

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Jack Menkveld, North Suburban Development Company, Inc., explained that the previous owners are late in removing themselves from the premises and that there hasn't been an opportunity to remove objects that have been recently discovered on the property. He assured the Commission that everything would be removed. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Terry to recommend that City Council adopt the amended findings of fact relating to a request from North Suburban Development Company, Inc. to rezone certain property from I-Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential, Multiple Residential and B-2 Business. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, Holland, LaDue, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Hendriksen. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Terry to recommend that City Council amend zoning of Sunfish Square. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, Holland, LaDue, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Hendriksen. Case /t3: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment in the R-1 Rural Residential District; Case of Rebecca Jackson Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Rebecca Jackson has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to maintain an accessory apartment in her home at 15720 Kangaroo Street N.W. She explained that Ms. Jackson proposes to lease the lowest floor of her 3-level split as a one-bedroom accessory apartment with its own kitchen and bath facilities. She noted there is sufficient room in the driveway for off-street parking, and the renter would also be given one stall in the garage for indoor parking. Commissioner Holland inquired about the windows in the bedroom area. Ms. Jackson affirmed that the windows meet building code requirements. Commissioner Holland inquired into the building inspector's additional requirements. Ms. Jackson stated she is required to install a smoke alam~ and also an adequate electrical outlet for the kitchen area. Commissioner Terry inquired into where the sliding glass doors (the renter's entrance) lead. Ms. Jackson stated that the entrance is very private with heavy landscaping. She added that she has also installed a lock on the doors. Ms. Jackson stated she is willing to consider allowing the renter to have access through the front door also, if need be. Commissioner Terry inquired whether there was a sidewalk leading to the entrance. Ms. Jackson stated there will be a flagstone path. Ms. Jackson advised that she is a responsible landlord going on to explain that she requires a one-month damage deposit and a one-year lease, and checks references and previous landlords after thoroughly interviewing prospective renters. She asserted that she does want her home taken care of and cannot tolerate people moving in and out. She added that her intentions are to eventually maintain the home without a renter. Commissioner Holland inquired about other similar CUPs in the City. Planning Commission/July 5, 1994 Page 4 of 11