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QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCILTHE CITY COUNCIL 1.Minimum lot size in the R-1 district Should the minimum lot size for a detached house in the R-1 district be rolled back to what it was previously? It is presently at 11,000 square feet but until 2008 it was 10,000 square feet. This would reset the minimum to what it was prior to 2008. There will be very few new single- family plats, but we think this figure is more consistent with current market desires. This would also be easier to manage zoning administration for the code and clear expectations to residents and developers. The minutes from the April 23, 2008 City Council meeting when the standards were changes are provided in the Appendix below. 2.Minimum lot width for detached houses in the R-1 and R-2 districts: Should the minimum lot width for a new detached house in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts be reduced? In the R-1 district, it was 75 feet until 2008 when it was increased to 85 feet. Likewise, the minimum lot width in the R-2 district is 75 feet. We raise this question because, as a recent indication of market preferences, the preliminary plat for the Sculley property showed most of the lot widths in the 65 to 70-foot range even through the lot sizes were well above the minimum. 3.Two-family dwellings in the R-1 zoning district The new code would allow two-family dwellings as Conditional Uses in the R-1 district. The conditions would be: Either corner or interior lots A minimum lot size of 13,000 square feet for interior lots Garage access from the secondary street for corner lots Architectural compatibility with nearby housing. This figure was based on a survey of lot sizes in Little Canada and a survey of two-family lots in Little Canada, Roseville and Vadnais Heights. Other requirements would be that the building is architecturally compatible with others in the immediate vicinity and that duplexes on corner lots must access the garage from the secondary street. Two-Family Dwellings Corner Parcel Interior Parcel R-1 District 14,000 13,000 R-2 District 11,000 11,000 Note: Corner lots in the R-1 district are proposed to be larger than interior lots to accommodate the corner-side setback, which is greater than the interior-side setback. 4.Increased density for two-family dwellings in the R-2 district In the table shown on the previous page, we have proposed to allow two-family buildings in the R-2 district on smaller lots. This change would require an 11,000 square foot lot for a two-unit building; presently, a 15,000 square foot lot is needed. This change is proposed in order to promote this housing type as recommended in the comprehensive plan and to be more line with the density regulations of neighboring cities and contemporary practices. 5.Accessory dwelling units in the R-1 district