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Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 1996 0 Mr. Brixius stated that rezoning can be initiated either by property owners or by the City. Chair Schaps stated that paragraph 1. Rezoning (Trigger Mechanism) should stipulate upon request and demonstration of need, so that rezoning is not just a matter of 25 percent of the buildable area having been developed. Mr. Dunn referred to page 3 -18, paragraph 8.a.3), and asked why the maximum height requirement is not stipulated for accessory buildings in rural districts, when the ordinance is specific in other districts. Mr. Brixius stated that the current ordinance has no maximum height requirement and, therefore, was not changed. This lack of specification is exclusive to rural districts with lots of 20 acres or more because accessory buildings in rural areas could mean silos, barns, windmills, etc. Mr. Dunn expressed his concern that accessory buildings in rural districts could be at a maximum height and be placed 5 feet from the property line. He requested that this provision be reconsidered in the future. Ms. Dahl commended the Planning and Zoning Board for the work that has been done on this ordinance over the past year. As a new Board member, she has had only six days to read and comprehend it and also would like to ask some questions. She referred Board members to page 3 -1, paragraph B.4., regarding nonconforming structures that cannot be re- established if more than 50 percent of the current fair market value is destroyed. She asked how that 50 percent is determined. Mr. Brixius responded that the 50 percent of current fair market value is determined by the County Assessor. Ms. Dahl asked the reason why references to tower or satellite heights were changed either to 10 feet up 10 feet down from what was stipulated in the old ordinance. Mr. Brixius stated that the previous ordinance had two conflicting provisions: a general provision of a 45 -foot height and a conditional use permit for towers and satellites at a height of 55 feet. Previously constructed towers were grandfathered in, but it was decided to require a consistent height of 45 feet across the board in the new ordinance. Ms. Dahl asked if more meetings are scheduled to review this zoning ordinance. IIIMr. Brixius stated that it is being presented at a public hearing at this meeting and if approved, it will be presented to the City Council. 11