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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP <br /> Mr. Michael Morrison_ <br /> May 20, 2002 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Jerry and I think a more reasonable approach is for the City to consider amending its <br /> Zoning Code. It seems logical to treat attached and unattached garages the same for purposes of <br /> determining "Floor Area Ratio." We would suggest amending the definitions of"Garage" and <br /> "Accessory Building" as follows: <br /> Garage. An accessory building or portion of a principal building which is <br /> principally used for the storage of motor vehicles owned by occupants of the <br /> principal building. <br /> Accessory Building. A separate building or structure or a portion of a principal <br /> building or structure used for accessory uses. <br /> Under these definitions, it would be clarified that an attached garage is an <br /> "Accessory Building" and therefore not included in determining the "Floor Area Ratio." <br /> As applied to the present case, it would allow Mr. Brama to build the bonus room over <br /> the garage. If the city chooses this approach, it may also wish to restrict the size of <br /> garages. <br /> Conversely, the Planning Commission and City Council could determine that they <br /> do want the definition of"Floor Area Ratio'to include attached garages or even <br /> unattached garages. Should this approach be preferred, we can work with you to tighten <br /> up the above definitions. <br /> Please let Jerry or I know how the City wishes to proceed and we can draft any <br /> necessary amendments to the Zoning Code or take other action as necessary. If you have <br /> any questions regarding the above matters or need additional information, please feel free <br /> to give me a call at any time. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Christopher Smith <br />