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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONSeptember 3, 2013 DRAFT Mr. Grochala noted some similarity with homes in nearby “The Lakes” development in 91 Blaine. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed that element and found it favorable. 92 Council Member Rafferty asked that the council receive that comparison information 93 also. The mayor had some questions about access and screening that were answered by 94 the developer. Council Member Roeser asked about the cost of the single family homes 95 and was told they would probably be in the range of $300,000 to $350,000. The mayor 96 asked that the council receive renderings as soon as possible; visual is good. The council 97 discussed how park land would be included. Council Member Stoesz asked about the 98 feasibility of placing empty conduit under the development, planning ahead for future 99 technology possibilities. Mr. Grochala explained that such efforts in other areas haven’t 100 panned out too well; directional drilling seems to be what’s done now. Council Member 101 Rafferty asked if a homeowners association will be considered and Mr. Olsen said 102 definitely for the townhomes but not so much for the single family. The use of covenants 103 for some control is possible but he doesn’t anticipate a lot of tolerance to things at this 104 price range. 105 106 The plans are informational at this point with no action required from the council. The 107 developer will be back with more information as they move ahead. 108 109 3. Accessory Building Requirements –Community Development Director Grochala 110 indicated thatthe council requested staff put together information on the city’s 111 regulations regarding residential accessory buildings, in response to a neighbor concern 112 about a specific situation. He reviewed his written report that outlines the city’s 113 regulations, noting that generally the regulations follow lot size. The specific situation 114 that the council was notified about was checked by staff and found to be within the city’s 115 ordinance; there could be a covenant in place relative to the area and that would be a civil 116 matter. 117 118 The concerned resident whose neighbor is constructing a large accessory building 119 addressed the council. He explained that there are covenants within the neighborhood but 120 he would have to sue for enforcement. He’s tried to work it out with the neighbor but 121 they haven’t been able toreach an agreement. The mayor noted that it may be time for 122 the city to review the regulations; looking at this situation, the city may be allowing 123 structures that aren’t appropriate in residential areas. The resident replied that he concurs 124 with the council looking at the city’s ordinance; he’s looked at other city’s rules through 125 this whole process and he thinks the city may be somewhat out of line. Council Member 126 Rafferty pointed out that the property at hand is pretty typical and he’s surprised at the 127 size of accessory building that would be allowed. Director Grochala indicated that staff 128 will bring the city’s regulations to the council for review, but will run them by the 129 Planning and Zoning Board first. Council Member Roeser indicated interest in assisting 130 communities with their covenant process, perhaps with a boiler plate. 131 132 4.Snowmobile Trail at Lake St. & Main St.– Bill Prinsen, President of the Rice 133 Creek Trail Association, gave the council written information onthe association’s 134 concern about getting snowmobile traffic safely across I35W and use of County Road 14 135 3