HomeMy WebLinkAboutResidentialZoningWorksheetFalcon Heights Planning Commission Workshop Page 1 of 2 Residential Zoning “Brainstorming” Worksheet Falcon Heights Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Implementation: Update of zoning
controls Complete for each existing and projected district. Leave blank items not applicable to this zone. Existing zoning – nearest equivalent: ____________________ (Optional) Example
of similar housing/neighborhood(s) in Falcon Heights (or elsewhere): ___________________________________________________________________________ Type(s) of housing intended for this
zone: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Target Density (Low/medium/high? Units per acre maximum/minimum?)
__________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Describe the general location or locations in Falcon Heights were this zoning fits in
with the land use guided in the new comprehensive plan and meets the goals of the plan. Fee?l free to sketch a map. Purpose Statement If you were writing a purpose statement for this
district, what four items, phrases or key words would you like to include, directly or by implication? 1. _____________________________________________________________________ 2.. ___________________
________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________
Falcon Heights Planning Commission Workshop Page 2 of 2 What kind of open space and dimensional requirements should we expect in this zone? Feel free to suggest “same” for an existing
type of zoning or a specific number or something elastic or variable, such as a percentage of lot width or a formula determined by density, etc. (You don’t have to define the formula,
generalities are fine.) Existing Suggested Minimum lot size? Lot coverage? Set back from front property line (depth of required front yard) Setback from rear property line (depth of
required rear yard) Side yard setback – when adjoining property is single family R-1 (or R-2?) Side yard setback when adjoining property is multi-family or commercial Side yard setback
adjoining a public right of way Maximum height of principle building? Bonus height for parking within principle building footprint? Extra height for sloped roof? If the district described
above is in an area designated directly or by overlay as suitable for “mixed” use (residential with with some commercial), what kinds of non-residential uses would be appropriate? Be
as general or specific as you wish.