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Councilmember Cook inquired does the permit require a City inspector to check the roofi Community Development Director Frolik explained that an inspector would inspect the roof after the shingles were removed to make sure the sheathing is in good condition. City Administrator Norman stated a consultant for the City recently completed a survey regarding building permits and they discovered that RamSey was one of' the few communities that was not requiring a permit and inspecting the work for re-roofing and re-shingling. Councilmember Elvig stated that with the all the mold concerns it is probably a good idea to look at what is underneath siding. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if a property owner were to apply a layer of shingles over existing shingles would the City require a permit. Community Development Director Frolik replied no. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember CoOk, to introduce an ordinance to ratify the 2003 building construction fees, clarifying that the current x~aluation date is 2002. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, CounCilmembers Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Case#6: Introduce Ordinance to Amend Setback and Height Requirements for Detached Accessory Buildings or Garages Community Development Director Frolik stated City Code states that detached accessory structures may not be located closer to the front property line than the home .on the property. The City's most common variance request, With respect to detached accessory buildings, pertains to this restriction. Since January 1, 1997, the City has received 23 requests for variances to the setback requirements for detached garages. Of those 23, three pertained to the side yard setback. The other 20 were requests to be closer to the front property line than the home on the property. As time permitted over the past six months, City staff has been working with the Planning Commission to amend the rule that prohibits accessory buildings from being closer to the front property line than the home. An ordinance has been drafted to establish that a detached accessory building or garage can be closer to the front property line than the home under certain conditions. The proposed conditions are as follows: o The lot is at least two acres in size; · The placement of the' garage maintains compliance with the Standard front yard setback for the respective zoning district; The exterior materials on the accessory building match the home; City Council/January 14, 2003 Page 15 of 27-