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Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 2019 Page 2 Chair Tralle questioned the monument signs. Ms. Larsen stated that the City and RCWD created and approved a standard template for the wetland delineation monuments. Ms. Peacock wanted to confirm that Houle Estates involves one single family home. Ms. Larsen confirmed that there is one single family home, it is already built, and the resident(s) already live there. There is no construction proposed for Outlot A. Mr. Laden asked how many lots encompass Houle Estates First Addition. Staff clarified that the preliminary plat created Lot 1 and Outlot A. The board questioned the name of the project and staff explained the reasoning for the confusion. Chair Tralle inquired about storage and parking requirements for Outlot A. Ms. Larsen clarified that there can be no accessory use, such as vehicles or accessory structures, on Outlot A because there is not a current principal use. Staff stated that these requirements are part of the existing parking ordinance. Staff mentioned that there is currently encroachment of vehicles located on Outlot A which will need to be addressed. Mr. Stimpson questioned if taxation is the advantage of creating Outlot A. Ms. Larsen explained that the taxation would indeed be less and this may be one reason why the owner is platting off the outlot. Ms. Larsen explained the history of Houle Estates and why the land was originally plotted just as one lot. Chair Tralle inquired about if the owner wanted to build a garage on Outlot A. Ms. Larsen restated that there needs to be a principle structure before there is an accessory structure. Mr. Ruhland suggested implementing an acreage requirement for outlots in regards to their allowed use. Ms. Larsen clarified what the Outlot A can be used for. There needs to be a principal use/structure to allow an accessory use/structure. Farm accessory structures or equipment is allowed if it supports an active farming business. The verbiage is from the current zoning ordinance. Guy Houle, 6701 Ruffed Grouse Road, took the stand. Mr. Houle expressed that he has been dealing with this property since 2017 and expressed that he is displeased with the situation because he cannot utilize this land how he wants to and the process has been a struggle. Mr. Grochala stated the history of the property and noted that there are many encumbrances associated with it due to the physical makeup of the land. Mr. Grochala stated that the property could still be split or platted if the requirements for a buildable lot could be met. DRAFT MINUTES