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Mounds View Planning Commission January 16, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Discussion and Review of Section 1106.03 of the City Code Pertaining to Accessory Structures. Planner Atkinson recommended changing Section 1106.03, Subd. 1(a) to allow a maximum of 1800 square feet of combined accessory building area in the R-1 district. He then noted that with the 20% rear yard requirement only the larger properties would be allowed the 1800 square feet of accessory structure. Chair Stevenson expressed concern that an 1800 square foot accessory structure could be attached to a very small principal structure. Planner Atkinson explained that there is still a provision in the Code that requires that no accessory structure can be larger than 952 square feet without a conditional use permit. Chair Stevenson clarified that a resident would be allowed three structures totaling 1800 square feet but no one structure could be larger than 952 square feet. Commissioner Miller asked the size of Mr. Winiecki’s garage. Planner Atkinson indicated that Mr. Winiecki’s garage is 624 square feet with a 10x13 shed attached to it and the new structure would be 952 square feet for a total of 1706 square feet. He then noted that the 1706 square feet would be only 10% of the rear yard. Commissioner Miller indicated she was fine with the change as long as the City can control the size of the attached garage. Commissioner Johnson suggested using 1852 square feet because that would give residents a 952 square foot attached garage and another 900 square feet in the backyard. Chair Stevenson indicated he would prefer the 1800 square feet. Commissioner Miller asked whether the Commission needed to consider the types of building materials available when determining what size structure to allow. Commissioner Johnson indicated that most residents have an attached garage and a shed that would need to be subtracted from the total allowed square footage and that means the size of the third structure would vary greatly. Commissioner Scotch commented that she felt 1800 square feet was more than gracious. Commissioner Miller asked what the City allowed in the R-2 district for accessory structures. Planner Atkinson indicated he had not reviewed the Code for R-2 accessory structures because only the R-1 district was being considered.