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MINUTES <br />Planning Commission <br />)Feb. 9, 1984 <br />1 In 10 <br />(Cont.) <br />Mrs. Nardini pointed out that the house sitting next to anyone on the <br />Commission could be converted into a duplex with this 1 in 10 provision <br />on the books. <br />Mr. French pointed out that as the costs of construction go up, a <br />double home is an alternative for a young family to get into a home. <br />Mr. Licht again pointed out his suggestion of the R -1A district which <br />would allow duplexes by conditional use permit. Licht pointed out <br />that there are some people who want single family home areas exclusively. <br />This zone would give the City the ability to pre - determine where these <br />duplexes would go. If a developer asked for this R -1A zoning, he would <br />have to request a rezoning and present a site plan with larger lots <br />and indicate the location of the duplexes. The Planner felt that <br />an R -1A zone would create a logical progression. <br />Mrs. Scalze informed the Commission that most people do not know of this <br />1 in 10 provision and are very surprised by it. The feeling is that it <br />was first put in the Code to provide for mother -in -law apartments. <br />Mrs. Nardini commented that people have a big investment in their homes <br />and the Council felt that they should get some public input on the 1 in <br />10 provision. Nardini felt that the R -1A zone might be a good idea. <br />However, Nardini stated that she had a problem with existing areas. <br />Nardini felt that these neighborhoods were not protected. <br />Mr. Licht pointed out that zoning is the Council's ultimate control and <br />the City does not have to justify a denial of a rezoning. Licht stated <br />that with R -2 zoning twins could be put in on every lot, but under R -1A <br />the City would have approval of where the twins would go and how many <br />would go in. The City can also specify lot size. Licht stated that <br />Little Canada is the only community he knows of that allows twins and <br />single family homes on the same lot size. <br />Mr. French asked if the City could he accused of discrimination now <br />with the present 1 in 10 provision. Mr. Licht stated that he thinks <br />this could happen because it is unclear where you begin counting the <br />10 single family homes. <br />Mr. French felt that a 15,000 square foot requirement would eliminate <br />the conversion of most single family homes into a duplex. Mr. Licht <br />stated it would not prevent all. Licht pointed out the Dianna Lane <br />area. <br />Mrs. Nardini pointed out the number of apartments and mobilehomes in <br />the City and felt that the City deserved to have strictly single family <br />areas. Nardini stated that she was strongly opposed to the 1 in 10 <br />provision. <br />1'age -5- <br />