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I I I ! I I I I Motion by Con!missioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner LaDue to grant sketch plan approval of AlpiBe First Addition with lot designation as discussed. Motion carried.' Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, LaDue, Deemer, Hendriksen, and',Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Thorud. Case #4: Proposed Regulations for Accessory Apartments City Engineer Ja~nkowski stated that subsequent to a public hearing in February, City Staff and City Council hav~ received numerous calls in opposition to an ordinance for accessory apartments, and these individflals were told that this would be reviewed at tonight's meeting. Tim Reimann, 14200 Waco Street N.W., stated that he opposed such an ordinance. He commented that ~he City already has an ordinance for apartments, and there have been problems associated with t~ose apartments. Now he is concerned that the City is trying to put apartments among single family homes, bringing those problems into single family residential neighborhoods. Chairperson Baw~len agreed that he fears the City is making trouble for itself. He did not feel that the City needs to t~ake affordable housing in the R-1 Residential District when that is achieved in the R-3 Residential District. Mr. Reimann stated that many people find Ramsey favorable because of its isolation. He suggested that if such an ordinance were to be passed there should be a limit as to the total number allowed in the city at any given time. Commissioner Heridriksen reminded the Commission that there are provisions in the City Code for duplexes. He felt ~at if circumstances arise that would require allowing for this, then they should be addressed on a aase by case basis because it is too difficult to try and provide for every situation in an ordinance. Mr. Reimann viewed this as allowing for people to come into the community who don't have as big a stake as the other residents. Commissioner Deemer stated he would like to see a minimum lot size addressed in the ordinance. Commissioner Hen ~.dril~. en disclosed that State law provides that up to six unrelated people can live in a house He qu~fied whether the structural changes would have to be taken out if a new owner, upon buying an exist, ting home with an accessory apartment, decides not to apply for a permit. He also wondered if some of the homes in Northfork, having a wet bar along with a refrigerator and stove, are going to be considered accessory apartments and be required to comply. Motion by CommiSsioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commissioner Terry to forward the proposed ordinanc~ for accessory apartments to City Council along with the Planning Commission's recommendation against it. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Hendriksen, Terry, Deemer, Holland, and La]Due.; Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Thorud. Case #5: Review Proposed Amendments to the Shoreland Management and Scenic River Ordinance Motion by CommissiOner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Holland to table discussion of this case until exhibit~ identifying the various environmental overlays associated with these zoning regulations are availatile as a part of their review. Planning Commission/March 7, 1995 Page 5 of 7