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'r PLANNING COMMISSION _ SEPTEMBER 17 , 1991 3 ME 7 4 5 6 Murphy noted that the definition of "patio homes" in the old 7 ordinance needed to be reviewed as the condos on Foss Road and 8 the Harstad development do not meet the current definition . 9 Madden explained that owners of condos do not own the land 10 under their building. Townhome owners own the building as well 11 as the land . Brownell felt the term "patio home" was a 12 marketing term. 13 14 Werenicz felt there was a typographical error in Section 15 1615 . 01 referring to "Purpose. " The City Manager agreed and 16 said it should ' be "R-1" not "R-2" . 17 18 Murphy noted that in the single family district there is a 19 reference to "detached housing." and that a carport is 20 considered -an accessory use . It was understood that carports 21 can be removed . 22 23 Franzese observed that permitted conditional uses previously 24 included day care facilities . . It has been omitted in the new 25 draft of the ordinance. Brownell stated that this type of facility is referred to in the state licensed facilities section of the ordinance. The City Manager noted that the City 060 has no control over state licensed facilities . 29 30 In response to a question regarding structural damage, Urbia 31 advised that if over seventy-five percent of a structure which 32 is being used in a non-conforming use is destroyed, the owner 33 would not be allowed to rebuild with the intention of using 34 the building in the same manner . 35 36 Gondorchin referred to a permitted accessory use regarding 37 swimming pools . The City Manager stated that the fifty foot 38 requirement has already been challenged by the Watershed 39 District and the City -Council has acted on this matter. It has 40 been suggested that the setback be seventy-five feet and the 41 City Attorney is working on language to accommodate site 42 lines , screening, and fencing concerns . 43 44 Franzese had concern with the front yard setback requirement 45 of thirty feet . She specifically noted this would be a problem 46 on Silver Lane . The City Manager acknowledged this could be a 47 problem especially with lots located on Silver Lake. He stated 48 that language which noted a requirement of "depth of at least 49 thirty feet" is a consideration , otherwise unbuildable lots 5_0 could be created. ap Kennels were discussed and the amount of animals which could be kept on a person ' s property was also discussed. Kennel 5_4 control is a concern of the Commission.