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MINUTES <br />Planning Commission <br />Feb. 9, 1984 <br />1 In 10 <br />(Cont.) <br />Manufactured <br />Homes <br />Mr. Ducharme suggested that the Planning Commission table the matter <br />pending the results of the public hearing on this issue. Mr. DeLonais <br />agreed. <br />Mr. French felt that the issue of zero lot lines will have to he <br />addressed. French stated that the drive to own one's own home is <br />greater and greater. <br />Mrs. Scalze stated that she felt that zero lot lines were unfair to <br />the person who has a 60 foot lot and is not allowed to build on it. <br />Mr. Licht stated that the R -1A zone will put the cards on the table <br />and the City will know where twins will go. If a developer does not <br />want a specific review, then he can ask for a R -2 zone. R -1A would <br />provide tighter control for the City and increase the City's flexibility. <br />Mr. Licht stated that if the City wanted to provide for a mother -in -law <br />apartment in a single family zoning, a second entrance for such an <br />apartment could he prohibited and this would discourage the renting <br />of the apartment to strangers. Also there could he a maximum set on <br />the number of square feet allowed for the apartment. <br />Mr. DeLonais felt that this should be a separate issue from the 1 in 10 <br />provision. <br />Mrs. Nardini asked how the City could stop a mother -in -law apartment <br />from becoming a rental unit. <br />Mr. DeLonais stated that there area lot of rental units in homes presently <br />and asked how the City could police this. Mrs. Nardini replied that the <br />neighbors are the best in policing these situations. <br />Mrs. Nardini stated that there is not another city that allows this <br />1 in 10 provision. <br />Mr. Ducharme recommended tabling the 1 in 10 issue until the next <br />Planning Commission meeting which will he after the public hearing is held. <br />Motion seconded by Mr. Herkenhoff. <br />Motion carried 8 - 0. <br />Mr. DeLonais asked if presently a manufactured home could he brought in <br />a single family area. Mr. Licht replied that it could under State law, <br />but not under City Code. However, State law takes precedence. <br />Mr. DeLonais asked if the City could say that the manufactured home <br />must meet building code. Mr. Locke replied that they meet HUD code <br />which exceedsthe building code. <br />Page -6- <br />