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Option #2. Do not direct Staff to proceed with any ordinance amendment and continue to try and work with <br />builders to site and design a home such that a deck (or other reasonable improvements) can be installed without <br />conflicting with these features. Staff will continue to review Building Permits for compliance with bulk standards as <br />well as where a patio/sliding glass door is located on a structure to try and avoid a future conflict. However, <br />without the standard in City Code, Staff could not prevent or prohibit issuance of a Building Permit for a home <br />even if it has the appearance to have a high potential for future conflict (as shown on the attached examples). The <br />City Council would be acknowledging the cost and timeframe involved in approving encroachments where allowed. <br />This does not solve the concern of lack of back yard when a home is sited close to certain boundaries, especially <br />wetlands. <br />Funding Source: <br />This is being handled under normal Staff duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends beginning discussion with the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) and Planning Commission to <br />develop possible ideas to protect a homeowner from potential future issues for common and reasonable <br />improvements, especially in the rear yard of a lot. The intent would be to ensure the City has the proper tools during <br />plat/subdivision review to ensure proper buildable area. <br />Action: <br />Motion to direct Staff to begin working with the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) and Planning Commission on <br />developing ideas to resolve, or at least reduce, issues some homeowners are encountering as a result of the <br />proximity of the principal structure to a wetland, floodplain, and/or storm sewer pipe. <br />Attachments <br />Examples of Sites where Issues have been Encountered <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 07/08/2015 03:54 PM <br />Chris Anderson (Originator) Chris Anderson 07/08/2015 04:47 PM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 07/09/2015 01:31 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 07/08/2015 08:42 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 07/09/2015 <br />