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Accessory Building Report October 4, 2006 Page 5 Questions: 1. After four years of “experience” with the increased accessory building allowances, is there a need to re-examine the allowances and perhaps adopt more stringent controls regarding the size, height and number of such accessory buildings? 2. If so, should the City Council establish a committee of residents, appointed and elected individuals to determine the most appropriate changes? 3. Should the City adopt design guidelines for ALL accessory buildings rather than just those in excess of 952 square feet? 4. Should neighbors receive notification of permit applications and/or should a public hearing be required for proposed buildings 952 square feet and less before permits are issued? 5. Are there other recommendations suggested by residents Vershay and Cardinal that should be explored in greater detail? 6. Are there any other issues that should be addressed regarding accessory buildings not already discussed herein? Recommendation: Please review the City Code requirements regarding accessory buildings and the attached photos. It might be helpful for the Commissioners to individually tour the Lois Drive cul-de- sac to get a first-hand LOOK of the types of garages and the sizes of garages that can be constructed without any public review or conditional use permit. While these issues affect all residential property owners in the City, the residents of the Lois Drive cul-de-sac seem to be uniquely impacted by the generous allowances. Ultimately, staff would like the Planning Commission to forward a recommendation to the City Council for their consideration. _____________________________________ James Ericson Community Development Director Attachments: 1. Photographic Documentation 2. Recommendations submitted by Mary Jo Vershay and Mike Cardinal 3. Municipal Survey concerning Accessory Buildings 4. Oversized Garage Map (since 2000)