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<br />QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL <br />1. Minimum lot size in the R-1 district <br />Should the minimum lot size for a detached house in the R-1 district be rolled back to what it <br />was previously? It is presently at 11,000 square feet but until 2008 it was 10,000 square feet. <br />2. Minimum lot width for detached houses in the R-1 and R-2 districts: <br />Should the minimum lot width for a new detached house in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts be <br />reduced? In the R-1 district, it was 75 feet until 2008 when it was increased to 85 feet. <br />Likewise, the minimum lot width in the R-2 district is 75 feet. <br />We raise this question because, as a recent indication of market preferences, the preliminary <br />plat for the Sculley property showed most of the lot widths in the 65 to 70-foot range even <br />through the lot sizes were well above the minimum. <br />3. Two-family dwellings in the R-1 zoning district <br />The new code would allow two-family dwellings as Conditional Uses in the <br />R-1 district. The conditions would be: <br /> Either corner or interior lots <br /> A minimum lot size of 13,000 square feet for interior lots <br /> Garage access from the secondary street for corner lots <br /> Architectural compatibility with nearby housing. <br />4. Increased density for two-family dwellings in the R-2 district <br />In the table shown on the previous page, we have proposed to allow two-family buildings in the <br />R-2 district on smaller lots. This change would require an 11,000 square foot lot for a two-unit <br />building; presently, a 15,000 square foot lot is needed. <br />This change is proposed in order to promote this housing type as recommended in the <br />comprehensive plan and to be more line with the density regulations of neighboring cities and <br />contemporary practices. <br />5. Accessory dwelling units in the R-1 district <br />Is the Council comfortable with the idea of allowing detached accessory dwelling units in the <br />R-1 zoning district? The minimum lot size for the existing house would be 14000 square feet, <br />and there would be regulations addressing maximum floor area, setbacks, total lot coverage, <br />building height, exterior appearance, short term rental, parking, owner-occupancy of the <br />principal dwelling and prohibition of separate sale. <br />The proposed regulations for accessory dwelling units are presented below this list of <br />questions.