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Tubular Structure Staff Report <br />October 6, 2014 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />f. No permit shall be issued for the construction of more than three (3) accessory buildings in <br />any R-1 District. One (1) of the three (3) permits must be for a garage. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />g. Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior. Structures <br />composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle board or similar materials <br />shall not be permitted. The City does not allow cloth, canvas, plastic sheets and tarps or similar <br />materials as primary exterior materials on accessory buildings (except for green houses). (Ord. <br />664, 8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br />h. If any accessory building is to be utilized for the storage of frequently-used vehicles, it shall <br />be serviced by an improved driveway so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, according to <br />the requirements as set forth in Section 902.05 of this Code. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00) <br /> <br />i. The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size <br />shall: (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br />(1) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal <br />structure. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br /> (2) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09) <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />After discussing, staff requests that the Council provide direction as to whether or not staff <br />should move forward with a code amendment to allow tubular tent structures in the City of <br />Mounds View. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> Heidi Heller <br />Planning Associate <br /> <br /> <br />Attachment: <br />Photos of tubular tent structure next to the garage- Wayne Gardas, 8200 Red Oak <br />Drive (this is the resident who approached the Council about these structures)