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MINUTES Planning Commission Feb. 9, 1984 Heather Oaks (Cont.) Motion seconded by Mr. French. Motion carried 8 - 0. Text Mr. Licht explained that current City Code provides for 1 duplex in Amendment every 10 single family homes in an R -1 area. 1 In 10 Duplex The Planner stated that he can foresee several problems with this Provision provision: One is the legal question of how it is decided who gets the duplex. In the past it has been that the first one to request approval for a duplex gets it. Secondly, the Council and Commission have been confronted with the surprise of many residents that a duplex is allowed in a single family zoning. The Planner also pointed out that the minimum lot size in an R -1 district is 10,000 square feet and a duplex can he put on that size lot. This breaks down to a 5,000 square foot lot per unit. The Planner felt that the lot size for a duplex should be set at either 12,500 square feet or 15,000 square feet. There is a lot of development and use pressure put on a lot by a duplex. Another suggestion the Planner had would he for an additional zoning district, say an R -IA, in which duplexes would he allowed. The Planner pointed out that the original intent of this 1 in 10 provision was to provide for a mother -in -law apartment. The Commission can address this issue. The Commission can also address the issue of increased lot size for a duplex and are they acceptable in an R -1 district. The Planner stated that he would like both the Commission's and Council's reaction to this subject before he gets into drafting sample ordinances. Mrs. Kingsbury stated that she was not sure she liked the idea of having duplex dwellers in one specific area and made to not feel a part of the community as the City's apartment dwellers do. The Planner pointed out that the Council is reluctant to allow zero -lot lines. The Planner pointed out that the underlying theme of the City is to encourage home ownership and without zero lots lines, this is precluded. The Council did approve a zero -lot line recently, but that was because it was located in an R -2 zone. Mr. DeLonais asked if the City could restrict a twin home to one owner so that only one side was rented. The Planner replied that this could not he done. DeLonais asked if the City can require the larger square footage for a duplex lot. The Planner stated that this could be done. Page —4—