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Mounds View City Council July 27.2009 Regular Meeting Page 4 i of the Zoning Code to Remove the Word "decks" from Allowed Encroachments. Community Development Director Roberts presented the ordinance amendment, noting it is of a housekeeping nature. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve First Reading of Ordinance 827, Amending Chapter 1104 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to Remove "Decks" from Allowed Encroachments. Council Member Mueller asked if existing decks in a setback are grandfathered. Community Development Director Roberts answered in the affirmative. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 2. First Reading of Ordinance 828, Revising Chapter 1106.03, Subd. lb of the Zoning Code to Clarify Language in Regard to Accessory Building Height. Community Development Director Roberts presented the amendment and explained how the accessory building height is measured. He noted that larger motor homes require a larger sized door and this amendment will allow the construction to meet that need. Council Member Mueller referenced Section 3, Item b, and suggested the following be removed: "whichever is less." She felt it was too restrictive and presented a scenario where the owner of a one-story home would be limited in the size of accessory structure when compared to a property with atwo-story house. Council Member Gunn stated a while ago atwo-story accessory garage was constructed and the concern is that the accessory building not be taller than the primary structure. Council Member Mueller stated if every other property has a 15 or 20 foot tall accessory building, why should the one-story homeowner be restricted from the same benefit. Community Development Director Roberts stated it is a policy decision of the Council in how the City should look. He explained the height limitation would be to the peak of the roof. Clerk-Administrator Ericson noted that another part of the Zoning Code regulates the lot coverage for an accessory building based on the size of the lot, which ensures the building footprint is appropriate to the lot. He noted that the appearance of a two-story garage next to a 14-foot high rambler may not be aesthetically pleasing to some people. The Council discussed the option to request a variance, which requires showing a hardship. • Community Development Director Roberts advised the Planning Commission recommended a maximum height of 20 feet to ensure it would accommodate a larger sized motor home.