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Mounds View Planning Commission October 18, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn emphasized he had three serious reservations dictating how people should <br />build. He stated the code is fine the way it is. He stated he would like to see more flexibility <br />relative to the lot size since they are paying taxes on the lots. He stated young people are buying <br />up houses that meet their needs now with plans to expand to meet their needs in the future. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller asked if that meant the accessory building could be larger than the house. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zwirn replied it could be with the older homes, as residents build larger garages <br />for storage with the intent of building a larger home later. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotch stated the code allows up to 1800 square feet. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson commented a limit of 20 percent of rear yard could be covered with accessory <br />buildings. He stated he is inclined to agree as far as the appearance; there are too many garages <br />less than 952 square feet that look so out of place and the City has no control over what they look <br />like. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hull stated if it is not broke do not fix it. He commented the few complaints do <br />not warrant changes. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked the Commissioners to consider expanding the reach of the current design <br />guidelines so that it does not negatively affect the neighborhood. He would like the code to read <br />exactly as it currently does, the only change being to apply to all accessory buildings exceeding <br />400 square feet. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Chair Stevenson /Commissioner Miller to recommend changing the code <br />to reflect design guidelines for any accessory building in excess of 400 square feet such that they <br />must be in uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland asked to add to the motion that the other suggestions brought forward, <br />such as establishing a citizen task force, were deemed unnecessary and the rest of code to remain <br />unchanged. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 6 Nays – 1 (Zwirn) Motion carried. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson stated this would be presented to the City Council. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: <br />A. November 1, 2006. <br />B. November 15, 2006. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />8. Adjournment to Agenda Session