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CASE # CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION %20.11 (R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) OF CITY CODE; CASE OF CITY OF RAMSEY By: Chris Anderson, Zoning & Recycling Coordinator i;ackground: In July ol~ 2005, Ordinance # 05-12 amendedthe R-1 Bulk Standards. During that amendment process, the Rural Developing Bulk Standards erroneously reverted back to the "old" standards with regard to lot size, lot width, and setbacks. Observations: Staff has dratled an ordinance that will correct the lot size, lot width, and setbacks for the R-1 Rural Developing bulk standards. Staff also notice that when the R-1 Rural Developing bulk standards were amended to require lot clustering, the maximum number of driveways was reduced t?otn two (2) to one (1) per street frontage. This is logical for all.lots created under the new standards, which would be similar in size to urban lots. However, most of the existing properties in the Rural Developing district are at least an acre in size and thus, Staff has also revised the bulk standards to specify that clustered lots are limited to one (1) driveway per street t'rontage but that all existing (non-clustered) lots are limited to two (2) driveways. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 1, 2005. There were no written or verbal comments submitted at the hearing. City Council introduced the ordinance on September 13, 2005 and it is now eligible for adoption. Recommendation: The l~lanning Commission and City Staff recommend approval of the proposed amendment to City Code Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District). Council Action: Motion by Councilmember to adopt Ordinance #05-__ and seconded by C(,uncilmember amending City Code Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District). Roll Call Vote: C0uncilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Olson Councilmember Cook Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Elvig Mayor Gamec Review Checklist: Asst. Com. Dev. Dir/HRA Exec. Dir. CC: 9/27/05