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Regular Planning Commission 7. 2. <br /> Meeting Date: 09/23/2021 <br /> By: Brian McCann, Community <br /> Development <br /> Information <br /> Title: <br /> Consider Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units on Single-Family Residential Properties <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> Planning Staff has outlined ways to allow attached, and detached,Accessory Dwelling Units (commonly known as <br /> ADUs) in the City of Ramsey for single-family residential properties only, at the request of the Planning <br /> Commission during their regular meeting on July 22, 2021. <br /> Notification: <br /> Notification is not required at this time. A notice will be published in the Anoka County UnionHerald when the <br /> Ordinance is formally introduced to the City Council. <br /> Observations/Alternatives: <br /> Summary: <br /> During the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 22, 2021, Planning Staff have researched, <br /> discussed, and created a general outline of what the ADU Ordinance will include for regulations. Based on cities <br /> that have allowed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs),the standards presented meet most cities'generic <br /> qualifications. Other items can be considered for the ordinance if requested, and Staff will present a draft <br /> Ordinance during the Planning Commission meeting on September 23, 2021. <br /> Planning Commission -August 26, 2021 <br /> At the request of the Planning Commission during their regular meeting on August 26, 2021, City Staff have <br /> thoroughly researched and included additional information regarding minimum lot size requirements in researched <br /> cities, cities that do not have ADU ordinances, and resources for more information on ADU's. <br /> Alternatives: <br /> Alternative 1: Recommend Staff draft an ordinance for Planning Commission to review at the regular September <br /> meeting, and include specific regulations if requested. Staff supports this alternative. <br /> Alternative 2: Recommend City Staff do not draft an ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units. Staff does not <br /> support this alternative. <br /> Funding Source: <br /> This case is being handled as part of Staffs regular duties. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommends directing City Staff to draft an ordinance to be presented to the Planning Commission during <br /> their regular meeting on October 28, 2021 with edits as discussed in the meeting. <br /> Action: <br /> Motion to recommend City Staff draft an ordinance to be presented to the Planning Commission during their regular <br /> meeting on October 28, 2021. <br />