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Planning Commission Minutes — September 22, 2011 Page 2 Bryan stated that staff will be looking for something unusual or unique in some way. The application would have to meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Kleissler opened the public hearing Kleissler closed the public hearing. Moore stated that he is ok with the changes proposed. Rosenquist motioned, Gwynn seconded, to approve the ordinance text amendment as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried. McRoberts Abstained. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to remove the tabled item. Rachel gave the background to the Planning Commission. She explained that the City Code does not allow for a property to have a Mother-in-law apartments, or secondary dwelling units on a property. The accessory dwelling unit would not be for a second family or rental and must meet requirements set in ordinance. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance. McRoberts stated that it may be appropriate to add a maximum number of occupants to the ordinance. Bryan answered that enforcement would be difficult to try and limit the number of people, however they could add such condition if the Commission wishes. He added that it would be difficult to meet the other requirements outlined in the ordinance with more occupants. Gwynn asked if they had seen a similar case in the past? Rachel answered that the Planning Commission did see an application for a horse boarding facility with allows for living quarters under a conditional use permit. Moore asked what happens at the sale of the property and the new owners rent the accessory apartment. Rachel answered that our code enforcement would follow up with the issue if we received complaints. McRoberts asked what affect this would have on a home occupation and number of vehicle trips allowed. Rachel answered that it is only counted if it were a business related vehicle trip.