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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 when the old garage comes down it is likely that it will not be allowed to be rebuilt. Mr. Carson recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing more than one accessory building on a property and allowing total accessory building area to exceed 1,000 square feet as requested by Marco Frattalone for property located at 2933 Centerville Road subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as contained in his report dated May 3, 1995. Motion seconded by Schletty. Motion carried 6 - 0. HOUSING The City Planner reviewed his report on a proposed VALUE Housing Value Ordinance which would address concerns ORDINANCE raised by a recent request to move a small home into an existing neighborhood. The Planner reported that the City Council has asked that some regulations be put in place which would require homes being moved in to fit the character of the existing neighborhood. Carson pointed out that the reverse could apply to someone who wanted to build a large home in a neighborhood of small homes. Knudsen felt that the proposed Housing Value Ordinance was fraught with subjectivity. Knudsen suggested that the should the City establish an Executive District, for example, criteria for that district should be based on square footage or something easily measurable rather than roof lines. Schletty stated that this was an attempt to create covenants for the entire City. The Planner pointed out that the concern arises with vacant lots in developed neighborhoods. The same concerns which were voiced in conjunction with the Graf proposal could occur in other locations in the City. The Council felt that the City should have something on the books to combat the problem. Keis felt the only problem was opening up the City to lawsuits. Keis asked if establishment of a Page 10