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Mounds View City Council July 27.2009 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Stigney suggested language be added to restrict a 20-foot high flat roof. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve First Reading of Ordinance 828, Amending Chapters 1102, .1104, and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code pertaining to the Definition of Building Height, the Maximum Allowed Accessory Building Height, and Required Accessory Building Separation Distance, revising Section 3g to remove: "whatever is less." Council Members Stigney and Council Member Gunn stated their support to not revise Section 3, Item b, because it could result in an accessory building that is taller than the principal structure. AMENDMENT MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Flaherty. To revise Ordinance 828 to indicate the roof type shall conform to the roof type on the principal structure. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Amendment motion carried. Council Members Muller and Council Member Hull accepted a friendly amendment to revise Section 2f to indicate: "The height of any detached accessory building shall not exceed 20 feet." and revise Section 3b to remove: "or that of the principal structure, whatever is less." Council Member Stigney asked why the City would want to allow an accessory building that is taller than the principal building. Mayor Flaherty stated he does not want to show bias or restrict a property with a smaller home. Council Member Mueller agreed and noted that residents want to park their motor homes inside. Council Member Stigney stated with the amendment, a 20-foot high garage could be constructed alongside a 15-foot high home. He suggested that a variance process be required for that scenario and stated that he does not support this amendment, even for first reading. Mayor Flaherty stated he has a problem with a building that is out of character for a neighborhood and 20 feet may be too tall for some areas. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated a typical rambler, depending on the roof pitch, would be 14 to 16 feet in height. Mayor Flaherty stated he supports a maximum height of 15 feet and to require a variance for a taller structure. The Council discussed and agreed clarification is needed for the method of measurement. Ayes - 2 (Mueller, Flaherty) Nays - 3 Motion failed. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve First Reading of Ordinance 828, Amending Chapters 1102, 1104, and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code pertaining to the Definition of Building Height, the Maximum Allowed Accessory Building Height, and Required Accessory Building Separation Distance, revised to indicate the roof type shall conform to the roof type on the principal structure.