Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/03/1995

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8.71.02 Definitions AccesSOry Apartment, as used in this Section, means a separate complete housekt~eping unit that is substantially contained within the structure of a single family unit, but can~be isolated from it. The existence of separate cooking facilities shall distinguish an accessory apartment from taking in boarders or roommates. 8.71.0~3 Fees and Application Procedures Application for an accessory apartment permit shall include the following: 1. Accessory apartment application form. 2. Site plan showing property dimensions and ail existing buildings on the site and their dimensions. The site plan shall also include the dimensions of the off-su'eet parking area and garage to support off-street parking require- ments. Floor plan, existing and proposed, with dimensions specified. Facade drawings. Indicate any exterior alterations proposed. 5. Affidavit of residency and ownership. LO. pon the request for an accessory apartment permit being officially submitted, a gublic hearing before the Planning Commission shall be scheduled following pi'oper hearing notification. The notice shall be published in the official newspaper al least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and written notification of said hearing shall be ma/led, at least ten (10) days prior, to all parcel owners within 350 feet of tl~e boundary of the parcel for wl'fich an accessory apartment perrrfit is being sought. A cop3' of the notice and a list of the property owners shall be made a part of the record of the proceedings. For the purpose of written notification and in the .sence of more accurate information, the parcel owner of record at the Anoka unty Assessors Office shall be use. cl. I:ailure of a property owner to receive the nCtice shall not invalidate any such proceedings as set forth within this section, pt~ovided a good fakh attempt has been made to comply with the notice requh-ements of this section. Co The Planning Commission shall conduct the public hearing, make a Finddngs of F~ct, and recommend to the City Council such actions or conditions relating to the request as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Section. do The City Council shall not consider a request for an accessory apartment permit ur~til it has received a recommendation from the Planning Commission or until 60 d~vs after the adjournment of the Planning Commission public hearing at which the request was considered.. Upon receiving the recommendation of the Planning Cormmission, the City Council shall have the option ro set and hold an additional public hea~ing if iT deems n~ces s?~-y.