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Mounds View Planning Commission July 19, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 11 Planner Ericson gave the staff report as follows: Staff has been directed to work with the Planning Commission to draft language revisiting the Zoning Code regarding sheds and accessory structures. The Planning Commission initiated discussion on the issue on June 7, 2000 and continued discussion on June 21, 2000. Based on the input and comments generated at these two meetings, staff drafted Ordinance 664, which amends Chapter 1106 of the Zoning Code pertaining to accessory buildings. The ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 5, 2000 and direction was given to staff to draft a resolution recommending to the City Council adoption of the ordinance. The only changes made to the proposed ordinance that was reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 5 2000, were to underline the added text in subdivision 1a on Page 2 and to re-letter the subsequent subparts of that same subdivision. Planner Ericson explained that it is hoped this will be a benefit to the City. He stated the Council looked at this at their work session and they felt this was a huge step in the right direction, and would benefit the City’s residents. Planner Ericson stated the Council conveyed its thanks to the Planning Commission for taking on this project to create an ordinance to address this issue. Commissioner Hegland asked about the height of the building, noting there is a 15-foot limit. He stated if someone has a home with a steep roof pitch, a height of 15 feet may prevent them from matching roof styles. Planner Ericson explained it is measured as 15 feet from the ground to the midpoint of the truss so it does allow for flexibility with higher-pitched roofs. Also, if there is living space above the garage, a roof line could be maintained that way as well. Chairperson Peterson asked if that type of language is a common practice. Community Development Director Jopke presented a diagram to better explain the area of measurement and advised this is standard Zoning Ordinance language. Planner Ericson stated that during his employment with Mounds View, there has only been one request for a taller roof and that was only for several more inches. Chairperson Peterson stated he wants to assure, since a change is being made, that the language is adequate to address the requests that will be received. Commissioner Thomas suggested a wording change on Page 5, subdivision 6, to indicate “Accessory building” rather than “Accessory buildings.” Planner Ericson noted other sections use the plural word form and explained it is relating to the zoning district not to one specific lot. However, that could be changed, if directed, to the word “building.” Commissioner Miller reviewed the language on Page 2, subdivision 1a, and suggested the word “allotted” be changed to the word “allowed.”