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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1064 - 2026/05/26ORDINANCE 1064 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING HEIGHT OF ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES The City of Mounds View Ordains: Section 1. Background; authority. 1.01. The City of Mounds View ("City") has adopted a zoning ordinance pursuant to the authority granted by the Municipal Planning Act. M.S. §§ 462.351 to 462.365, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time. 1.02. Sections 160.450 and 160.451 of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance detail the process and requirements for amending the zoning ordinance. 1.03. Section 160.028(A) of the code currently states that: "An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway." 1.04. Section 160.056(C)(6) states that "The height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less." Section 160.087(A)(2) states that "Accessory buildings shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less, in height"; Section 2. Amendment Request. 2.01. The property owner of 8150 Eastwood Road, Heidi Schroeder, has submitted an j application to the city requesting an amendment to the city's zoning code to allow accessory structures that are attached to be taller in height than currently allowed. 2.02. The proposed request would amend Section 160.056(C)(6) to add the underlined: "The height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less; unless otherwise allowed under this ordinance." 2.03 The proposed request would amend Section 160.087(A)(2) to add the underlined and removed the striketh Fo ugh: "Accessory structures that are attached to the principal structure shall be limited to a height of 12 feet taller than the principal structure, not to exceed two stories, provided that the attached accessory structure adheres to the minimum setback requirements applicable to the principal structure, and the height of the attached accessory structure does not exceed the maximum allowed in the underlying zoning district. Detached accessory structures shall be limited to a maximum height of 18 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less. Accessory buildings shall ngt eXGeed 18 foot gr that of the principal 6trWGtWF8, `"`hinhever is less in height shall be five feet or more from all lots lines of adjoining lots and shall have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are not allowed on accessory buildings. Ordinance 1064 Page 2 of 3 Accessory buildings 120 square feet or under shall be three feet or more from any other building or structure. Accessory buildings over 200 square feet shall meet the minimum fire separation distance as required by the state's Building Code." Section 3. Notice, decision, and findings. 3.01. Having received the request from the applicant to amend the ordinance as described in Section 2, the City published notice of the amendment request in the official newspaper on April 23, 2026, and mailed notice of a public hearing to surrounding property owners within 500 feet. 3.02. A public hearing was held on May 6, 2026, by the Mounds View Planning Commission, and all persons desiring to be heard with reference to the amendment were heard at said public hearing. The staff report from the City Planner dated 4/28/2026 is hereby incorporated by reference. 3.03. The Mounds View City Council finds and determines that it is in the best interests of the City to amend the ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING HEIGHT OF ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. 3.04. The Mounds View City Council, after considering the reports of City staff and information at the public hearing, voted to amend the zoning ordinance as shown in Sections 2.02 and 2.03. 3.05. The Mounds View City Council makes the following findings regarding the amendment request: The 2040 Plan does not explicitly discuss accessory structures. The following goals and policies in the Plan would appear to support a change to the requirements or standards for accessory structures: Housing Policy Goal #2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds View. Housing Policy Goal #2, Policy #1: Preserve single-family neighborhoods. Housing Policy Goal #3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and desires of the community. 2. The proposed changes would apply to single-family residential zones of the city. This would include the R-1, R-2, R-3, as well as the R-4 zone. Such a change would give property owners more flexibility in designing additions and changes to their homes. 3. There is no evidence on how the proposed amendment would impact property values. 4. The city already has instances of tuck -under garages or split level homes, though few examples of an attached garage being taller than the house. The proposed amendment would give property owners more flexibility in designing additions and changes to their homes, while still limiting built form to the same height requirements of a house. 5. The city has received inquiries for development at heights taller than currently allowed, demonstrating a demand for the proposed amendment. The current zoning code already considers attached accessory structures `integral parts' of the principal structure, therefore supporting the proposed amendment. Ordinance 1064 Page 3 of 3 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, and upon adherence to the conditions of Section 3.06 of this ordinance. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City's website located at www.moundsviewmn.qov. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 11, 2026. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on May 26, 2026 Publication Date: May 29, 2026 Attest: A,� �., j Nyl ikmu i dministrator (SEAL) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY I, Kayla Tsuchiya, being duly sworn on oath, says: that she is, and during all times herein state has been, Inside Sales Representative of Northwest Publication, LLC., Publisher of the newspaper known as the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, a newspaper of General circulation within the City of St. Paul and the surrounding Counties of Minnesota and Wisconsin including Ramsey and Kanabec. 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