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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 20, 2016 -- 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Special Order of Business (none)
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues
Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and
address for the record.)
5. Planning Cases
A. Consider Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text
Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1103, and
1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units.
6. Other Planning Activity
A. (none)
7. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
B. Staff Updates
C. Council Updates
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
8. Approval of Minutes: July 6, 2016
9. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. Wednesday, August 3, 2016
B. Wednesday, August 17, 2016
10. Meeting Conclusion
Item No: 5A
Meeting Date: July 20, 2016
Type of Business: Planning Case SP-202-16
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To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: Jon Sevald, Planner
Re: Consider Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text
Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1103, and
1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units.
Date: July 20, 2016
Introduction
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are similar to an apartment on the same lot as a
single-family home. An ADU may be attached to, or detached from the home.
Examples include a basement apartment, an apartment above an attached garage, or a
standalone building in the backyard. Currently, ADU’s are prohibited in all districts.
Staff occasionally receive inquiries if they are permitted. This topic was discussed by
the City Council on May 9, 2016, and by the Planning Commission on June 1st and July
6th, 2016.
Discussion
At the July 6th Planning Commission meeting, the Commission’s consensus included:
Permitted Use: If the ADU is located within an existing home and does not require
physical alteration of the home’s exterior, other than doors or windows. Examples
include; conversion of a basement, second floor, area above an attached garage, or if
the home was originally constructed with an ADU.
Conditional Use: If the ADU is located within an addition onto a home or accessory
building requiring physical alteration of the building’s exterior. Examples include an
addition onto a home, garage, or a standalone ADU.
Owner Occupied: Either the home or the ADU must be homesteaded and occupied by
the homeowner a majority of the year.
It is possible that the property may be “Relative Homestead”, meaning that it is
occupied by a relative of the homeowner rather than the homeowner themselves. In
Minneapolis, to counter this loophole, the City requires that the homeowner record a
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Item No: 5A
Meeting Date: July 20, 2016
Type of Business: Planning Case SP-202-16
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covenant stating that the homeowner will occupy the property, ensuring the intent of the
ordinance is followed, and shall notify any future owner of the same (via the covenant).
If not owner occupied, the ADU must be made non-livable (i.e. toilet or sink, etc. is
removed). However, it is Staff’s opinion that a covenant would not be necessary in
Mounds View. If a violation occurs, the City would treat it similar to any other ordinance
violation (potential of a misdemeanor).
Other:
R-1 District: Accessory Dwelling Units would only be allowed in the R-1 Single-Family
Residential District. This is because two-family dwellings (i.e. duplexes) are permitted
in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 districts.
Setbacks: Within the R-1 District, ADU’s must be setback a minimum of 10’ from the
side and rear property lines (an accessory building is 5’). If an existing accessory
building with a 5’ setback is converted into an ADU, that portion of the ADU must be
setback a minimum of 10’, and the excess 5’ cannot be livable area.
Parking: Single-Family and Two-Family dwellings are required to provide a minimum of
two off-street parking spaces per unit (multi-family dwellings must be provided with 2.5
spaces per unit). Under the draft ordinance, a Single-Family Home with an ADU would
be required to provide a minimum of three off-street parking spaces (2 for the house,
and 1 for the ADU).
Rental Dwelling License: As with all residential rental properties, a Rental Dwelling
License will be required. Exception; “A rental dwelling license is not required for
residences occupied by the owner where no more than two (2) sleeping rooms are
rented and the renters have access to the entire residence, or for residences occupied
only by the owner’s children or parents.” (City Code, Section 1012.03, Subd 1(b). If a
rental license is required, the City will inspect the ADU every other year for compliance
with Building & Development Regulations (City Code, Title 1000). The annual fee is
$375 the first year, and $60 each year thereafter. The $375 fee may be reduced to
$100, if the homeowner attends a rental housing workshop, or contracts with a
management company to manage the ADU.
The Homeowner (landlord) cannot discriminate against renters or rental applicants.
Exceptions; If the ADU is attached to the home and the ADU renter has access to it (i.e.
internal door), the homeowner can discriminate based on sex, marital status, public
assistance, sexual orientation, or disability (Minn Stat §363A.21, Subd 1(2). For
example, if the home is owned and occupied by a single elderly lady, she may choose
to rent only to an unmarried woman. This exception would not apply to detached
ADU’s, or attached ADU’s with no internal access to the attached home.
Item No: 5A
Meeting Date: July 20, 2016
Type of Business: Planning Case SP-202-16
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Height: The intent is for ADU’s to comply with maximum height standards in the R-1
District; 45’ (or 2½ stories) if attached to the home, and 18’ if detached. Thus, an ADU
is not likely to be located above a detached garage. Height is measured from the
ground to the peak. In Minneapolis, the maximum accessory building height is 20’ from
ground to mid-roof, and 25’ to peak.
Frequency: Staff inquired with the cities of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Farmington,
Minneapolis, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, Shoreview and White Bear Lake as to how
frequently an ADU has been permitted in their communities. Most communities
responded that no ADU’s have been built. A few have averaged one ADU per year.
Richfield had a number of illegal ADU’s become legal, but no new ADU’s. In contrast,
Minneapolis has approved 50 ADU’s during the past 1½ years that they’ve been
allowed.
Staff anticipates that there will be a number of inquiries made if ADU’s are allowed in
Mounds View (as is current), but few permits applied for, similar to other suburb’s
experience.
Summary
Accessory Dwelling Units are one solution to providing housing diversity in
neighborhoods. ADU occupants are likely to include adult children, elderly parents,
college students, personal caretakers, and other residents. ADU’s may provide extra
income to property owners, and allow multi-generational families to live separately
under one roof.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending
approval of a Text Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102,
1103, and 1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units.
Respectfully,
Jon Sevald, AICP
Planner
Attachments
Resolution 1054-16
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1054-16
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 1100
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS;
PLANNING CASE: SP-202-16
WHEREAS, City Staff has recommended that amendments be made to the zoning code related to
accessory dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission agrees with the City Staff recommendation to allow
Accessory Dwelling Units; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has amended Chapter 1102; 1103; and 1106 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows
(Footnotes are for reference, and not for publication):
Chapter 1102: Zoning Rules and Definitions
Section1102.02: Definitions: The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this
Code, shall be defined as follows:
Subd. 42. DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY: A detached dwelling unit designed exclusively
for occupancy by one (1) family.
Subd. 43. DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY: A dwelling designed exclusively for occupancy by
two (2) families living independently of each other, also known as double bungalow,
duplex, side-by-side two (2)-family dwellings. An Accessory Dwelling Unit is not a
Two-Family Dwelling.
Subd. __: DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY: a dwelling unit that is located on the same lot
as a single-family dwelling to which it is accessory to, and that is subordinate in area
to the principal dwelling.1
1103.02: DWELLING UNIT RESTRICTIONS:
Subd. 1. No cellar, garage, tent, recreational vehicle, travel trailer or accessory building shall
at any time be used as an independent residence or dwelling unit, temporarily or
1 City of Minneapolis, Section 520.160 (Definitions, Accessory Dwelling Unit)
permanently, except as permitted pursuant to Section 1106.03, Subd 10 (Accessory
Dwelling Units).
Chapter 1106: R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Section 1106.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in an R-1
District:
Subd. 1. Single-family detached dwellings.
a. Each applicant for a building permit to construct any principle dwellings shall be
required to provide off-street parking spaces for at least two (2) automobiles per
family in addition to any garage spaces to be used.
Section 1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an
R-1 District.
Subd 10. Accessory Dwelling Unit (Internal):
a. One Accessory Dwelling Unit may be located on a lot occupied by a single-family
home (principal dwelling). The lot must comply with minimum dimensional
standards. The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be located within the existing single-
family home, and shall not require any exterior modifications to the existing home,
excluding doors and windows.
Figure 1: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Internal Unit)
b. The Single-Family Home or the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be occupied by the
property owner. The property shall be homesteaded.
c. An internal Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300
sq ft, and a maximum gross floor area not to exceed the area of the floor above or
below it.
d. A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the Accessory
Dwelling Unit.
e. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling, and comply with
Chapter 1012 (Rental Dwelling License).
Section 1106.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-1
District (requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 9 Accessory Dwelling Unit (Addition or External):
a. One Accessory Dwelling Unit may be located on a lot occupied by a single-family
home. The lot must comply with minimum dimensional standards. The Accessory
Dwelling Unit shall be located within an addition onto an existing single-family
home, or in a detached building.
Figure 2: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Exterior Addition)
Figure 3: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached Unit)
b. The Single-Family Home or the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be occupied by the
property owner. The property shall be homesteaded.
c. An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300 sq ft and
a maximum gross floor area of 800 sq ft.
d. The exterior design of the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be consistent with the
character of the single-family home, and shall not have the appearance of two
separate dwellings.
e. A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the Accessory
Dwelling Unit.
f. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling, and comply with
Chapter 1012 (Rental Dwelling License).
g. If the Accessory Dwelling Unit is detached from the single-family home, then it
shall comply with all applicable Accessory Building requirements.
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission concurs that an amendment to the City Code
is warranted and justified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of amendments to Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code as defined
herein.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to
forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 20th day of July, 2016.
________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2016
Mounds View City Hall
2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for July 6 , 2016.
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2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners French, Klander, Klebsch, Love, and Stevenson.
Absent and Excused: Commissioners Rundle and Schiltgen
Also Present: Planner Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary Meehlhause
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Index to Minutes Page
Resolution 1053-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text 2
Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to
breweries, brewpubs, micro-distilleries, taprooms and cocktail rooms
Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text 3
Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to
Accessory Dwelling Units
Approval of Minutes 6
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3. Special Order of Business
None.
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4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
5. Planning Cases
A. Consider Resolution 1053-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text
Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114, 1115,
and 1116 relating to breweries, brewpubs, micro-distilleries, taprooms and cocktail
rooms
Planner Sevald stated in recent years, a number of taprooms have opened in Minneapolis and St.
Paul, and more locally in Lino Lakes and Anoka. He provided further comment on the Surly
Bill. He explained there are plans for taprooms in Blaine and Coon Rapids as well. In order for
one to open in Mounds View, the Zoning Code must be amended to allow the location; and the
City’s Liquor Licensing Code must be amended to regulate on-sale and off-sale of beer and
alcohol. It was noted the proposed amendment only addresses the zoning portion and that the
City Council will act on the liquor licensing separately. Staff reviewed the code amendment in
further detail and recommended approval.
Chair Stevenson requested staff further define the differences between a brewery, brewpub,
micro-distillery, taproom and cocktail room. Planner Sevald defined each of these uses in further
detail.
Chair Stevenson believed it was important for the City to clearly define the differences between
each use. He commended staff for providing a clear distinction between each use.
Commissioner Klander appreciated the greater understanding between the different uses as well.
He asked if taprooms would offer off-sale. Planner Sevald stated this would depend on their
liquor license and was not a zoning issue.
Commissioner Love suggested the taproom language be amended to read the sale of malt liquor
which would omit any off-sale or on-sale reference.
Further discussion ensued regarding the function and definition of a taproom.
Commissioner Klebsch asked if this Ordinance amendment opens the door to breweries of all
sizes. Planner Sevald stated this was the case.
Commissioner Klebsch explained she would be more comfortable with the size being limited for
potential breweries, brewpubs and taprooms in order to keep a large national brewer out of
Mounds View.
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Chair Stevenson suggested the term micro-brewery be used within the Ordinance amendment as
this would limit breweries to 15,000 barrels in a calendar year.
Commissioner Klebsch questioned what the City’s SAC and WAC fees would be for micro-
breweries. Planner Sevald reported he had not considered these fees and would speak with the
Public Works Department about this further.
Chair Stevenson stated this was a good point given the recent water issues that have impacted
communities surrounding Mounds View.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klebsch/Commissioner French. To approve Resolution
1053-16, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Text Amendment to the Mounds View
Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114, 1115, and 1116 relating to breweries, brewpubs,
micro-distilleries, taprooms and cocktail rooms.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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B. Consider Resolution 1054-16, a Resolution recommending approval of a Text
Amendment to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1102, 1103 and 1106
relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
Planner Sevald stated Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are similar to an apartment on the same
lot as a single-family home. An ADU may be attached to, or detached from the home.
Examples include a basement apartment, an apartment above a garage or a standalone building in
the backyard. This topic was discussed by the City Council on May 9, 2016 and by the Planning
Commission on June 1, 2016. Staff reviewed the discussion held by both groups, along with the
proposed text amendment and requested the Commission approve the proposed code amendment
for ADU’s.
Chair Stevenson asked how owner-occupied units would be addressed. Planner Sevald
understood this was a concern. He believed that most residents would not oppose family
members living in an apartment unit within a single-family home. However, if the unit were to
be rented out to a non-family member, this would be concerning. He stated the Commission
could require the property to be homesteaded, or family-homesteaded.
Commissioner Klebsch questioned the percentage of homeowners versus renters in Mounds
View. Planner Sevald was uncertain of this percentage. He estimated the City had around 1,000
rental units.
Chair Stevenson discussed the ADU requirements for the properties surrounding his cabin. He
asked if additional parking would be required for those with an ADU. Planner Sevald explained
one additional parking stall would be required.
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Chair Stevenson did not believe 50% of a home should be able to be used for an ADU. He
recommended this percentage not be over 30%.
Commissioner Klebsch wanted to see additional language added to the text amendment to ensure
the aesthetics of the building could be controlled. She suggested that if a basement was turned
into an ADU, no additional square footage could be added to the basement level. Planner Sevald
provided further clarification on the existing language in the text amendment.
Further discussion ensued regarding additions to homes with ADU’s.
Planner Sevald questioned if ADU’s should be a permitted or conditional use.
Chair Stevenson supported the ADU’s being a permitted use that could be managed by staff.
Commissioner French stated he would want to be notified if his neighbors were constructing a
detached ADU on their property.
Chair Stevenson believed this was a good point. He suggested that attached ADU’s be a
permitted use and that detached ADU’s be a conditional use. Planner Sevald stated this could be
pursued by staff.
Commissioner Klander questioned if the City would require ADU’s to have the same appearance
as the existing home. Planner Sevald explained the City would require the ADU to match the
character of the single-family home.
Commissioner Klebsch supported detached ADU’s being a conditional use. She indicated she
would want to know if her neighbors were planning to add onto their home or garage in order to
have renters, especially if these units could be 10 feet from property lines.
Commissioner Klander asked how the ADU’s would be licensed with the City. Planner Sevald
described the rental licensing procedure and noted he could report back at the next meeting with
further details.
Commissioner Klander suggested the owner-occupied language be removed and that ADU’s be
required to be homesteaded.
Commissioner Love questioned if properties could be rezoned to R-2 if the homeowners did not
want to live in the home. Planner Sevald stated this was a possibility, however the rezoning
would have to be justified.
Commissioner Love inquired if a large detached garage addition would be allowed for a
homeowner with a small home. Planner Sevald discussed the City’s detached garage
requirements.
Planner Sevald reviewed a number of scenarios regarding ADU’s within homes and garages.
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There was Commission consensus to allow ADU’s on second story, third story or in a basement
as a permitted use so long as there were no structural changes. Discussion ensued regarding
exterior stairwells.
Commissioner Klander believed that if the unit required a building permit, the neighbors should
be notified regarding the ADU.
Planner Sevald questioned if an ADU should be a permitted or conditional use for new
construction homes with a detached garage with an apartment unit.
Chair Stevenson did not believe that this should be a conditional use since the home would be
constructed in this manner.
Commissioner Klebsch agreed stating the ADU would be a part of the original footprint of the
home and garage.
Commissioner Love encouraged the City to keep aesthetics in mind for this code amendment.
Planner Sevald thanked the Commission for all of the input. He stated he would revise the text
amendment and report back at a future meeting.
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6. Other Planning Activity
None.
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7. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
Planner Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases.
B. Staff Updates
Planner Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He noted over 500 homes
were without power from the recent storm. He hoped this number would decrease quickly as
time goes on.
C. Council Updates
Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City
Council. He commented on the Comprehensive Plan task force that would be created to assist
with updating this document. He noted the Council would begin the 2017 budgeting process in
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August. He reported the Council was discussing a change in Council salaries stating their pay
has not changed since 2003. He reviewed the proposed new pay rates. He explained the
Community Center would be getting a new sign that would match the City Hall sign. He
reported Nathan Harder was hired as the City’s Police Chief and would begin serving the City in
mid-August. He described the name changes coming for Highway Avenue and County Highway
10. He discussed the plans for the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment project.
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Klebsch explained she has accepted an appointment to the Minnesota Council of
Latino Affairs and believed that this would not pose any conflict of interest with serving on the
Planning Commission. Chair Stevenson congratulated Commissioner Klebsch.
8. Approval of Minutes
June 1, 2016.
Commissioner Klebsch requested a change on Page 8 changing Commission to Commissioner.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Commissioner Klander. To approve the Minutes of
the June 1, 2016 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
9. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. Wednesday, July 20, 2016
B. August 6, 2016
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10. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the
meeting at 8:49 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Jon Sevald, Planner
Transcribed by:
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1054-16
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 1100
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS;
PLANNING CASE: SP-202-16
WHEREAS, City Staff has recommended that amendments be made to the zoning code related to
accessory dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission agrees with the City Staff recommendation to allow
Accessory Dwelling Units; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has amended Chapter 1102; 1103; and 1106 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows
(Footnotes are for reference, and not for publication):
Chapter 1102: Zoning Rules and Definitions
Section1102.02: Definitions: The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this
Code, shall be defined as follows:
Subd. 42. DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY: A detached dwelling unit designed exclusively
for occupancy by one (1) family.
Subd. 43. DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY: A dwelling designed exclusively for occupancy by
two (2) families living independently of each other, also known as double bungalow,
duplex, side-by-side two (2)-family dwellings. An Accessory Dwelling Unit is not a
Two-Family Dwelling.
Subd. __: DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY: a dwelling unit that is located on the same lot
as a single-family dwelling to which it is accessory to, and that is subordinate in area
to the principal dwelling.1
1103.02: DWELLING UNIT RESTRICTIONS:
Subd. 1. No cellar, garage, tent, recreational vehicle, travel trailer or accessory building shall
at any time be used as an independent residence or dwelling unit, temporarily or
1 City of Minneapolis, Section 520.160 (Definitions, Accessory Dwelling Unit)
permanently, except as permitted pursuant to Section 1106.03, Subd 10 (Accessory
Dwelling Units).
Chapter 1106: R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Section 1106.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in an R-1
District:
Subd. 1. Single-family detached dwellings.
a. Each applicant for a building permit to construct any principle dwellings shall be
required to provide off-street parking spaces for at least two (2) automobiles per
family in addition to any garage spaces to be used.
Section 1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an
R-1 District.
Subd 10. Accessory Dwelling Unit (Internal):
a. One Accessory Dwelling Unit may be located on a lot occupied by a single-family
home (principal dwelling). The lot must comply with minimum dimensional
standards. The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be located within the existing single-
family home, and shall not require any exterior modifications to the existing home,
excluding doors and windows.
Figure 1: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Internal Unit)
b. The Single-Family Home or the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be occupied by the
property owner. The property shall be homesteaded.
c. An internal Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300
sq ft, and a maximum gross floor area not to exceed the area of the floor above or
below it.
d. A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the Accessory
Dwelling Unit.
e. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling, and comply with
Chapter 1012 (Rental Dwelling License).
Section 1106.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-1
District (requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 9 Accessory Dwelling Unit (Addition or External):
a. One Accessory Dwelling Unit may be located on a lot occupied by a single-family
home. The lot must comply with minimum dimensional standards. The Accessory
Dwelling Unit shall be located within an addition onto an existing single-family
home, or in a detached building.
Figure 2: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Exterior Addition)
Figure 3: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached Unit)
b. The Single-Family Home or the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be occupied by the
property owner. The property shall be homesteaded.
c. An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300 sq ft and
a maximum gross floor area of 800 sq ft.
d. The exterior design of the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be consistent with the
character of the single-family home, and shall not have the appearance of two
separate dwellings.
e. A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the Accessory
Dwelling Unit.
f. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be licensed as a rental dwelling, and comply with
Chapter 1012 (Rental Dwelling License).
g. If the Accessory Dwelling Unit is detached from the single-family home, then it
shall comply with all applicable Accessory Building requirements.
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission concurs that an amendment to the City Code
is warranted and justified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of amendments to Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code as defined
herein.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to
forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 20th day of July, 2016.
________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)