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4 5/24/72 Basementless Homes Mr. Kelling moved to recommend that in regard to single family dwelling base - mentless homes, an additional minimum area of 100 sq. ft. be required to house utilities. Also, that in regard to basementless duplexes, 100 sq. ft. addition- al be required for each living unit. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Carried unanimously. Minimum ceiling heights Bill Busch suggested holding off on this to see what the State code, which comes out July 1st, will say about it. Code now says 7'6" and 7'. Clyde Reh- bein felt it wasn't necessary to stipulate ceiling heights because it is only economical to build 8 ft. ceilings. Mr. Shearen moved to recommend minimum ceiling heights for the main floor of 8 ft. and upper floors 7'6 ". Seconded by Mr. Karth. Carried unanimously. Mr. Nadeau moved to recommend that ceiling heights in all basements be a mini- mum of 7'6" exclusive of hallways, bathrooms and storage areas. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Carried by a vote of 3 to 2. There was general discussion relating to ceiling heights. Jim Husnik said GI and FHA only require 7 ft. ceilings. Minimum sqr ft. liveable areas, except baths, kitchens or utility rooms. It was noted that this too could be affected by the mandatory state code and that it would not change our tax base. Mr. Shearen moved to table the minimum square footage of liveable areas until the state code is mandatory. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Carried unanimously. GarAges The question was whether garages should be mandatory. The builders said most homes have them, but we shouldn't make it mandatory. Some individuals can build them cheaper later on themselves. Mrs. Gould pointed out that they can not be attached later on and our area needs cars. We have no buses, etc. Mr. Nadeau moved to recommend that it be comnlusory that all dwellings have attached one double garage per unit. No second. Motion died. Mr. Keliing moved to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Carried unanimously.