Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/23/2021

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sense. She commented that it is expensive to build these units and therefore she did not believe there would be a rush of applications. Commissioner VanScoy stated that he also liked the Dayton ordinance which separated detached and attached units and would like to see that in the Ramsey ordinance. Chairperson Bauer stated that he was a bit concerned with the clause that the Dayton ordinance included related to an expiration as the building would still remain. Commissioner Walker stated that he thinks the idea would be that if he built the unit and obtained the proper license, that would expire when the property is sold, but the new property owner would be able to apply with the City to obtain their own license. Chairperson Bauer noted that Dayton uses an Interim Use Permit, which he does not favor using. He believed that an ordinance should address subsequent ownership. Commissioner VanScoy noted that the Dayton ordinance only allows familial occupation. He stated that Ramsey would allow rental and therefore that would be irrelevant. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that a lot of cities in Iowa were previously challenged on the definition of family and did not believe that is something Ramsey wants to get in the business of; regulating who is or is not family. She stated that if the units are desired, she would suggest they be allowed and not dictate who lives in the unit. Commissioner Walker commented that he would like to see a draft following the Dayton model, without the IUP. He stated that for attached units he would like to limit the lot size that it could be on. Commissioner Gengler stated that she believed that internal units are already allowed without permitting. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that as long as the unit can access the front door from the interior, it is currently allowed. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl summarized the input from the Commission and noted that staff will prepare a draft ordinance for the Commission to review at its October meeting. Commissioner Gengler asked if the Commission would support these units on lots under 2.5 acres. Commissioner Walker commented that he believed the direction was to allow attached on lots under 2.5 acres and detached would be allowed on lots over 2.5 acres. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that she did not believe there would be many requests on smaller lots because of the required setbacks and maximum lot coverage requirements. 8. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT Planning Commission/ September 23, 2021 Page 13 of 14