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window proportions and other exterior elements shall be highly similar to those of the principal building. The roof must be pitched unless the principal dwelling has a flat roof. N.Balconies: Balconies and decks above the ground floor shall not face an interior side yard or a rear yard. Rooftop decks for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be allowed. O.Short-Term Rental: No person shall offer for occupancy or enter into an agreement to allow an accessory dwelling unit, or any other portion of their property, to be used as a short-term rental in a manner not otherwise permitted in the zoning district. Short-term rental means leasing a residential dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit for a term of less than one month. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – R-1 Zoning Standards – City Council Minutes 4/23/08 Mayor Blesener opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amendment Chapter 905, Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District relative to single-family and dimensional standards. Both the City Planner and the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the amendment. The City Planner reviewed the R-1 District Amendments noting that the amendments include a reworking of the R-1 platting standards to address the potential development of the remaining undeveloped single-family tracts of land. Increased standards are proposed for lot sizes, lot widths, side yard setbacks, etc. These would apply to new plats processed after March 1, 2008. These increased standards are being recommended to address issues of concern related to loss woodlands, concerns over historical or potential drainage problems, new traffic concerns and other related issues. The City Planner noted that the existing lot size, lot width, and setback standards continue to apply to properties platted prior to March 1, 2008. The Planner described the new standards that would apply to all single-family properties include tree preservation and impervious surface standards. All single-family properties would be required to comply with a minimum 30% crown tree cover and a maximum 35% impervious surface coverage. The Planner noted that the amendment includes a provision that the impervious surface maximum can be exceeded subject to drainage mitigation. The Planner noted the recommendation of the Planning Commission to define the term “crown tree cover”. That definition will be added to the ordinance. The City Planner noted that the proposed amendment should reference properties that have received Preliminary Plat approval after March 1, 2008. It was noted that there the Johnson and Richie developments have not yet received Final Plat approval. Blesener pointed out that one of the reasons for the increased standards for new plats is the fact that builders are constructing very large homes on small lots. That, coupled with the 7 ½ foot side yard setback, has been problematic. The new standards give the City more flexibility in processing plats that fit better into an existing neighborhood. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Allan, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Allan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-4-110 – APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 905 OF THE LITTLE CANADA ZONING CODE BY PROVIDING FOR AMENDED REGULATIONS RELATING TO SINGLE-FAMILY PLATTING AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS WITHIN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT AS PRESENTED WITH THE ADDITION OF A DEFINITION FOR TREE CROWN COVER AND MODIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT TO REFER TO PRELIMINARY PLATTED PROPERTY IN SECTION 905.055 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.