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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070116 - VI-13 Memo V-13 To: Mayor Hicks and Council Members From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner Date: January 16, 2007 Subject: Call for a Public Hearing to discuss Amending Chapter 10, Section 10.05, Subdivision 2A Accessory Building and Structure Requirements - Relating to portable carport Structures. BACKGROUND The City Council is asked to call for a Public Hearing to be held on February 5,2007. A Public Hearing would be held to discuss Amending Chapter 10, Section 10.05, Subdivision 2A relating to Accessory Building and Structure Requirements relating to portable carport structures. Portable carport structures are not currently regulated under the building or zoning code. The Planning Committee ofthe City Council discussed the issue and directed staff to work with the Planning Commission to develop administrative regulations. On January 8,2007, the Planning Commission met and held a second public hearing on the proposed carport ordinance. Mcinnis moved and Schmitt seconded to approve the City Code Amendment for Chapter 10, Section 10.05, Subdivision 2A Accessory Building and Structure Requirements with suggested changes. Motion passed unanimously. SUBD. 2A. Accessory Building and Structure Requirements. Accessory Buildings and Structures shall meet the following requirements: A. No accessory building shall be erected in any required front or side yard fronting a public street or right of way. B. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory. C. Accessory structures, except fences meeting the requirements of Sec. 10.05 Subd. 4, shall not be placed in any easements. D. All accessory structures, except fences, shall meet the setbacks listed in Table 1. E. All accessory structures shall be setback at least six feet from all other structures. F. At grade accessory structures such as basketball courts, patios, dog kennels shall meet the accessory structures setbacks listed in Table 1. These accessory structures are not included in the total allowable square footage allowed, as long as the total impervious surface of the lot does not exceed 35% for the rear yard. The rear yard shall be measured from the rear building line to the rear lot line. G. Accessory structures shall have weather resistive exterior finishes that are durable and architecturally compatible with and similar in design, color, and material to the principle structure. H. The sidewall height of accessory structures shall be limited to ten feet, unless architectural elements are incorporated such as exterior materials change or building offset to reduce the massiveness and starkness of the wall. I. The height of any accessory structure shall not be taller than the primary structure. J. Accessory structures 120 square feet or less and portable car ports shall require a zoning permit. Structures over 120 square feet require a building permit. K. The following Table (Table 1) shall determine the number, size and setbacks of accessory structures. In addition to the accessory structures listed in Table 1, swimming pools meeting the requirements of Chapter 4 Sec. 4.15 I Accessory Structures Subd. 2 Swimming pools are permitted. L. Portable carport_ - a non-permanent structure desioned as a shelter for motor vehicles, boats, etc. Such structure shall not be permanentlv affixed I to a foundation, and shall not otherwise require the issuance of a buildino permit. but would require a zonino permit. a) Portable carports must remain open on 4 sides, with no sidewalls. b) Portable carports must be anchored in such a manner as to prevent wind uplift. c) Portable carports mav not be permanentlv anchored to concrete slabs or footinos or otherwise anchored in a manner that would impede easv removal and portabilitv. d) All anchorino svstems must be inspected and approved by the City Buildina Inspector. e) Cloth, canvass, plastic sheets, tarps. corruaated roofina, and similar materials are not allowed as primary materials for portable carports. f) Portable carports are allowed in the rear and side Yards, not in the front yard. g) Portable carports must be setback six feet from the home and three feet from the aaraae. h) The sidewall heioht of a carport shall be limited to ten feet. i) Carports may not be used as a substitute storaae faCility in lieu of an exterior accessory storaae buildina, such as a shed. j) A zonina permit will be required before installation of a portable car port. Table 1 Accessory Building/Structure Number, Setbacks Size, and Setback Standards Maximum Property Number of Foundation Side Corner Rear Zoning Structures Size Side - a A R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 1 1,000 sq. ft. 5 10 5 with attached Qarage - b R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 2 Combined total 5 10 5 without attached Qarage 1,000 sq. ft. R-6 1 1,000 sq. ft. 5 10 5 Multi-Family Site Site Commerciall Plan Plan Office Districts Review Review Site Plan Site Plan Industrial Districts Reyiew Review a. Garages shall be setback 20 feet from the right of way. b. Residential properties with an attached garage are also permitted an accessory storage structure under 120 square feet in size.