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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE # / REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY APARTMENT IN THE R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; CASE OF CURTISS TITTERUD By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Curtiss and Blanche Titterud have applied for a conditional use permit to maintain an accessory apartment in the lower level of their home at 6865 162nd Lane N.W. The Titterud's are retired and live out-of-state 6 months a year. They rent the lower level of their home to provide year around security and caretaking for their property. The following items are enclosed for your review and information: a) b) c) d) e) f) Site location map Site plan Petition from area residents Copy of Zoning News dated April 1992 Proposed findings of fact Proposed conditional use permit Observations: The subject property and surrounding properties are zoned R-1 Rural Residential for which only single family dwelling units are permitted. The apartment in the Titterud home is served by a separate driveway and access to the wa/k-out level where the apartment is located. The Building Official has indicated that the on-site septic system is minimal, but with the main level of the home only being occupied seasonally, the system should continue to function properly. The conditional use permit has been drafted to include language that absolves the City from any obligations associated with the issuance of the conditional use permit as a result of the intensified use of the property. For your information purposes, I have enclosed a copy of Zoning News dated April, 1992 on the subject of accessory apartments as a means to providing affordable housing. The Commission has directed that City Staff begin to draft regulations regarding accessory apartments in the City of Ramsey. On September 7, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the request. There were no verbal comments submitted at the hearing, however, Mr. Tittered did supply the City with a petition signed by i2 separate area property owners stating no objection to his request.