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Community Development Director Trudgeon explained both the exterior finish of accessory buildings and locating an accessory building nearer the front property line than the home are linked to a two acre threshold, yet the height of accessory buildings is linked to a threshold of 2.5 acres. The proposed amendment would link the height restriction of 16 feet for properties less than two acres and 22 feet for properties that are two acres or greater. He advised the proposed amendment would also create additional size categories for larger properties, starting at ten acres, which would allow for more square footage for accessory building space. While large amounts of square footage would be allowed, the proposed amendment would also place a limit on the number of accessory buildings permitted on an individual property. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained swimming pool and spa regulations are currently located in Chapter 8 (Building and Housing) of City Code. However, many of the regulations are related to zoning issues and thus, the proposed amendment would incorporate these regulations into Chapter 9 (Zoning & Subdivision of Land). The majority of these regulations would remain unchanged. However, two noteworthy modifications that are proposed include the revised definition of a pool (changing from 100 square feet of surface area to 200 square feet of surface area and two feet in depth) and a ten foot setback for pools from side and rear property lines. He advised certain structures are exempted from the building permit process such as accessory structures 120 square feet or less, fences six feet or less in height, swimming pools and spas less than 5,000 gallons, and driveways. However, all of these types of structures must still comply with zoning regulations. Thus, a zoning permit has been created and would be required to help ensure that these types of structures are properly located on a property and meet all other zoning regulations. He advised the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the most recent versions of these ordinance amendments on May 5, 2005 and there were no verbal or written comments submitted. The City Council introduced the ordinance on May 24, 2005 and it is now eligible for adoption. Councilmember Elvig asked if residents with single structures will be able to raise their barns higher if 9.11.02 is adopted. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied a conditional use permit would be needed, and the height standards would need to be met. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Ordinance #05- 12 amending Section 9.11.02 (Accessory Structures) and 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District) of Chapter 9 the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota, and to adopt Ordinance #05-13 amending Section 8.21 (Swimming Pool and Spa Permit) of Chapter 8 of the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Mayor Gamec: aye Councilmember Cook: aye Councilmember Elvig: aye Councilmember Jeffrey: aye Councilmember Olson: aye City Council / June 14, 2005 Page 18 of 29