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! ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Case #10: Adopt Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9 of the Ramsey City Code, Sections 9.02, 9.21.23, 9.50.37, 9.50.50 and Section 9.50.57 Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Ramsey City Code was introduced on December 22, 1992. The proposed changes deal with definiti6ns, the B-3 Highway Business District, and park dedication. The proposed amendment to the B-3 District would make a 'conditional use' a 'permitted use'. The proposed amendments to the definitions section would eliminate the opportunity to include road right, of, way in order to achieve minimum lot area at the time of platting and include a definition of parcel. Because of concerns expressed by Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerlnan, this proposed amendment evolved into a discussion regarding whether or not road right-of-way should be taken into consideration when a property at less than 2.5 acres applies for a metal accessory structure. This matter has been forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. The proposed amendments to those sections dealing ,with subdivision design standards and park dedication basically require the developors to not only dedicate land for parks and trails to satisfy park dedication requirements, but also to install the improvements. It also proposes that park dedication will be ~tablished by City Council resolution. Ms. Frolik stated that Council could adopt this ordinance with or without the definition changes. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to adopt Ordinance 4/93-01 amending Chapter 9, Sections 9.02, 9.21.23, 9.50.37, 9.50.50 and 9.50.57. Further discussion: Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerman felt that their concerns had not been addressed with regard to the definitions of lot size. Ms. Frolik stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will be discussing this issue on their next agenda. Mr. Schroedgr stated that this ordinance can be passed without the definitions. The definitions clean up additional issues, but are not major items. It deals with platting in the rural district and we'r~ not platting in the rural district right now. It also deals with code enforcement efforts. If this part is eliminated, we are not worse off; we just don't have a basis for code enforcement. Councilmember Peterson inquired of Councilmember Beyer what her disagreement was with the definitions. Councilmember Beyer replied that lot area says it will be exclusive of the right-of-way. Councilmember Peterson stated that two Councilmembers opposed it just because it doesn't include the right-of-way. Ms. Frolik stated that.including road right-of-way directly conflicts with legal property description. Councilmcmbgr Zimmerman stated it's been working for years. Councilmember Beyer stated that when someone comes in for an accessory building, that's when it changes and it is unfair for it to be calculated differently. Mayor Gilbertson agreed it was unfair, but you have to make the system work. Mr. Schroeder stated that Staff is recommending eliminating the definitions section at this time. Councilmember Hardin withdrew his motion. Councilmember Peterson withdrew his second. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Ordinances//93-01, amending Chapter 9, Sections 9.02, 9.21.23, 9.50.37, 9.50.50 and 9.50.57 mith the deletion of the definitions for "Lot minimum area of" and "Parcel". Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/January 26, 1993 Page 9 of 11