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MINUTES City Council March 25, 1987 Report On The City Planner reported that there has been a long-standing concern Setbacks over the size of sideyard setbacks in R-1 areas. Current ordinance requires these setbacks to be 10 feet. However, prior to October 14, Agenda 1964 these setbacks were 5 feet. The confusion lies in whether the Item No. 10 setbacks for property platted and developed prior to the effective date of the new ordinance are 5 feet or 10 feet. The Planner suggested that the wording of the ordinance be revised to specifically refer to the date of October 14, 1964. Also the present ordinance refers to platted lots, and the City has lots that were not platted. The Planner suggested that the ordinance refer to lots which are legally divided. The Planner also suggested that the word "developed" be changed to "upon which a single-family house has been constructed". Scalze stated that it was her understanding that if a house was constructed prior to 1980, an addition to the house could be 5 feet from the lot line. Scalze felt that this was the understanding of most residents of the City. Fahey agreed. Blesener indicated that if this has been the past practice in the City, the policy should remain consistent. The Planner asked the Council's feelings for detached, accessory buildings. The Planner pointed out that accessory buildings have more flexibility for placement on a lot. The Council agreed that the setback for accessory buildings should be 10 feet, while the setback for additions to homes constructed prior to 1980 should be 5 feet. >~ or are preparing ordinances Sale Of Mrs. Scalze pointed out that other cities have ordinances in effect~: School dealing the the preservation of School park and recreational faciTities Buildings as part of the City's park system when a school building is sold. Agenda Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Addition RESOLUTION N0. 87-3-123 - AUTHORIZING THE ~< t~. Correction CITY PLANNER TO RESEARCH THE ORDINANCES ~~ OR PROPOSED ORDINANCE; Res. no. 87-4-I31 OTHER COMMUNITIES PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND PRESERVATION OF PARK AND 11 Correction RECREATIONAL FACILITIES t~1HICH ARE A PART OF THE Res. no. 87-4-131 ~~SCHOOL PROPERTYI~$Y THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING " School property THE PLANNER TO PREPARE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS used by the City TO AMEND THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR ORDINANCES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE Page -12-