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and how that would work for fire and an additional driveway for parking. She wasn’t sure if she liked the detached but it may depend on a bigger lot size. She also commented about a lack of statement on other covenants such as HOA’s that may not allow these and wondered if that was needed. Planning Manager McGuire Brigl replied there is a similar issue with fencing requirements where many HOA’s don’t require certain types of fencing or certain types of sheds. That is an agreement between the property owner and the association so it is not included in the City Code. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that based on lot size it’s two-and-a-half acres so in most HOA neighborhoods, that is not an issue because it is not allowed per Code. He is excited about this because in Ward 2, a more rural ward with larger lots, it will be an interesting opportunity for the properties there. Councilmember Riley commented that he shared concerns with Councilmember Musgrove about this because there may be code compliance issues, especially with those that are detached. He felt that some of the other ordinances that were looked at allowed family members but not rentals, which he would be more in favor of because of Code compliance issues. Planning Manager McGuire Brigl replied Councilmember Riley has brought up an issue that came up in the Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission didn’t want to dictate who was family and who wasn’t family. It was determined that with the homeowner living on site, there would be additional responsibility and reasons to keep the property looking nice versus regulating it to family members. Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen corrected that the lot size required in the ordinance is one acre, not two-and-a-half acres. Councilmember Musgrove asked how this would affect property value with regard to other cities. Planning Manager McGuire Brigl replied these types of properties are sought after right now. About one call a week is received during the busy season about these so she would guess it would increase property value and make the property a more desirable property but there hasn’t been any research done. Councilmember Heineman commented that by passing this, residents would be given more autonomy on their property to be able to do with it as they wish and generate revenue so he is very supportive of it. Motion by Councilmember Heineman, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to introduce Ordinance #22-04 Amending Section 117-349 of City Code to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s). Further discussion: Councilmember Howell asked Police Chief Katers if he had any concerns in adding these types of rentals. Police Chief Katers replied he didn’t have any specific concerns as long as there are strong City Council / January 11, 2022 Page 19 of 25