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♦ Placement of the accessory shed shall not detract from the appearance of the <br />streetscape and shall be consistent with the character of the neighborhood. <br />♦ Accessory buildings in residential zoning districts shall not exceed fifteen (15) <br />feet in height, shall not be closer than six (6) feet to any other building or <br />structure on the same lot, and shall not be located within a public drainage, utility <br />or access easement. <br />Staff recommends that, if the Council decides that a text amendment is appropriate, <br />recreational facilities only be allowed in the front yard if they meet the above <br />specifications. <br />Fences. In a narrative submitted by the applicant, it is indicated that he would like to <br />install hockey boards 3 feet high along the perimeter of the structure, with a vinyl coated <br />above the boards approximately 4 feet to 6 feet high, for a total of up to 9 feet. Section <br />903.020 F refers to general requirements for fences. Hockey boards are similar to <br />fences, but have some unique characteristics. Therefore, staff is recommending that <br />hockey boards be given their own specification under the recreational use Conditional <br />Use Permit, and not be considered a fence. <br />Regarding height, staff recommends that the City follow a requirement similar to that for <br />tennis courts. Section 903.020 F(7) b.3 states "chain link or woven wire fences (without <br />slat screens) used for the enclosure of tennis courts or other such recreational purposes <br />shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and shall be located in a rear yard only." As <br />stated above, the proposed recreational structure will require fencing up to 9 feet in <br />height, making this regulation appropriate. A specification must also be made for the <br />proposed structure to allow for such fences in the front yard. Staff recommends that <br />any text amendment reflect that fences used for the enclosure of hockey rinks, sport <br />courts, or other recreational purposes shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be <br />allowed in both the rear yard and front yard of a property. <br />Impervious Surface. According to Section 917.030 regarding lot requirements in the <br />Shoreland District, the maximum impervious surface to lot area ratio shall not exceed <br />30 %. The maximum may be exceeded up to 75 percent of lot area subject to <br />submission of a shoreland impact plan as specified in Section 917.090 and provided by <br />the City Council. <br />The applicant has indicated that the proposed recreational structure will be surfaced <br />with concrete, creating a large area of impervious surface. For the 38,325 square foot <br />lot, the maximum amount of impervious surface allowed is 11,497.5 square feet. Based <br />on measurements performed by City staff, the house, garage, and proposed hockey rink <br />exceed the maximum allowance by approximately 4,000 square feet. This is not <br />including an impervious area underneath the deck. The City Administrator has <br />previously discussed a solution with the applicant, which would require him to remove <br />the Class V on the west and north sides of the house to help him come into compliance. <br />Staff recommends that any removal of impervious surface near the lake be done in <br />combination with erosion control measures, to ensure that sediment does not flow into <br />the lake. Staff also recommends that the applicant submit a site plan, indicating how he <br />will come into compliance with the impervious surface limitations before resuming <br />