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1t2 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1993 property. This provision has been added to the ordinance. The ordinance amendment allows 1,000 square feet in garage area where 880 square feet was the previous limit and 1,100 square feet where 960 square feet was the previous limit. On properties over 1 1/4 acres in size up to 20 acres, where 750 square feet was the limit for a detached garage, that limit has been increased to 1,100 square feet to be consistent with the smaller lot area requirement. There is a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) provision for property owners who can demonstrate a need and potential continued use of the structure. Mr. Schumacher noted that the CUP provision was not a staff recommendation but rather a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. He said this can be very political and can cause conflicts for the City Council if specific standards are not set for the granting of the permit. Mr. Schumacher suggested that a standard for accessory buildings be set and CUP's not be allowed that would deviate from the standard. Mr. Brixius noted that even the previous ordinance for accessory buildings on larger lots was very generous. Council Member Kuether asked why this ordinance was proposed. Mr. Brixius explained that larger contemporary style homes are being constructed in Lino Lakes and these homeowners wanted extra garage space. In addition, additional accessory buildings were not allowed as in other districts. Mr. Brixius noted that the rationale behind allowing a CUP was that it is difficult to justify a variance on grounds other than economic. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 93 - 17 and remove Subdivision (10) Conditional Use Permit. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 93 - 17 can be found at the end of these minutes. SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 93 - 18 Amending Appendix B1, Areas Without Sanitary Sewer - This proposed ordinance had its first reading on September 27, 1993. It is intended to replace Emergency Ordinance No. 93 - 11 which was adopted by the City Council on July 26, 1993. Mr. Brixius noted that when the current Zoning Ordinance was adopted, the previous Suburban Residential (SR) zoning distinct was eliminated. Now only 10 acre or larger lots are allowed in areas without sanitary sewer. The proposed amendment would require 10 acre lots for newly created unsewered properties and would provide an exemption for existing lots of record which are PAGE 3 1 1