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1 PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> 2 SEPTEMBER 17 , 1991 • <br /> 3 PAGE 6 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 1605. 01 : Gondorchin noted that the definition of an alley <br /> 6 width was thirty feet . He stated that there are streets in the <br /> 7 City which are narrower than that . Madden noted that smaller <br /> 8 dimensions could be considered as there are some alleys in the <br /> 9 City of Minneapolis which are fourteen feet . Gondorchin <br /> 10 suggested width may not need to be included in the definition <br /> 11 nor even be an issue. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 1605. 01 : Franzese noted that "apartment" includes in its <br /> 14 definition that it is designed for use as an independent <br /> 15 residence. She observed that this conflicts with Chandler <br /> 16 Place. Madden stated that an occupant of Chandler Place must <br /> 17 have a doctor' s statement saying they are capable of <br /> 18 independent living to reside there. Murphy observed that an <br /> 19 apartment could also go with a multiple dwelling and could <br /> 20 actually be rental space, such as a mother-in-law apartment . <br /> 21 The City Manager advised this type of arrangement must be <br /> 22 labeled as "shared" rental property. Madden recalled there is <br /> 23 a property located on Foss Road which has rental property and <br /> 24 is considered a tri-plex . He inquired as to the zoning for <br /> 25 this building. Werenicz thought it was zoned R-2 . <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Gondorchin stated that duplexes and multiple family are used • <br /> 28 interchangeably and should not be. These terms are defined on <br /> 29 page 4 of the Zoning Ordinance. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Referring to the definition of a "deck" , Gondorchin stated he <br /> 32 feels this should be reviewed as decks are much more prevalent <br /> 33 since the ordinance was first written. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Murphy observed that "carport" was included in the former <br /> 36 version of the ordinance but is not included in the new <br /> 37 version. Carports were discussed and a number of the <br /> 38 Commissioners expressed their dislike for these structures . <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Brownell felt the difference between screening and fencing <br /> 41 should be included in the fencing section of the ordinance. <br /> 42 <br /> 43 Murphy suggested that "dwelling" and "dwelling unit" be <br /> 44 consistent with the census . The City Manager noted that this <br /> 45 portion of the new ordinance is the same as the old ordinance, <br /> 46 but he will find out what criteria was used. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Werenicz stated that the definition of "garage sale" clearly <br /> 49 needs further clarification, noting this would not include any <br /> 50 items for sale on a given property which could constitute a <br /> 51 yard sale or an estate sale. He feels the present definition <br /> 52 is too narrow. <br /> 53 • <br /> 54 <br />