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Item 7AOrdinance 480-QQQ 1st Reading Residential Accessory Structure & POD Standards September 25, 2007 Meeting Comments Reduce the square footage in which an accessory building is subject to the design criteria, setback and building height requirements (currently proposed at 750 square feet); Establish a maximum square footage (cap) allowed by right in the SF-1 & SF-2 Zoning Districts; Apply the sum total of all accessory buildings on the lot not exceed 3% requirement only to the SF-2 zoning district; Require permits for PODs associated with residential moving; Establish a maximum number of days that a POD can be on-site to store materials associated with a residential remodeling; and Eliminate 44.12. Section 3.e Special Exception Use-(Other factors may apply) in the Board of Adjustment section (included in the revised draft ordinance) Size and context of Accessory Structures Typical 1-car garage: 12’ - 14’ X 22’ - 25’= 250 – 350 sq.ft. 384 Typical 2-car garage: 500 – 700 sq.ft. When should design standards apply for accessory structures? Original recommendation = 750 sq.ft. Revised recommendation = 500 sq.ft. (small two-car garage or a one-car garage with a tool shed) Design standards would apply (46% of permit applications) September 25, 2007 Meeting Comments Reduce the square footage in which an accessory building is subject to the design criteria, setback and building height requirements (currently proposed at 750 square feet); Establish a maximum square footage (cap) allowed by right in the SF-1 & SF-2 Zoning Districts; Apply the sum total of all accessory buildings on the lot not exceed 3% requirement only to the SF-2 zoning district; Require permits for PODs associated with residential moving; Establish a maximum number of days that a POD can be on-site to store materials associated with a residential remodeling; and Eliminate 44.12. Section 3.e Special Exception Use-(Other factors may apply) in the Board of Adjustment section (included in the revised draft ordinance) Square footage cap for SF-1A and SF-2 districts Original recommendation = 3% of the lot Revised Recommendation: 1,000 sq.ft. for all SF-1 lots less than 2 acres 4,000 sq.ft. for all lots 2 acres and larger (SF 1 & SF2) 700 sq ft boathouse 1900 sq ft barn 745 sq ft pool house 2050 sq ft 4-car garage 105 sq ft gazebo 4.214 acres 3% = 5,500 sq. ft. 1.016 acre 3% = 1,325 sq. ft. Proposed SF-1A Accessory Structure Regulations – Original Recommendation of 3% of the Lot 745 sq ft pool house (requires variance) 1300 sq ft 3-car garage & workshop 500 sq ft boathouse 2000 sq ft barn (requires SEU) 500 sq ft pool house 2100 sq ft 4-car garage 105 sq ft gazebo 4.214 acres 3% (5,400 sq. ft.) or 4,000 sq. ft. 1.016 acre 1,000 sq. ft. limit Proposed SF-1A Accessory Structure Regulations – Revised Recommendation 745 sq ft pool house (requires SEU) 1000 sq ft 3-car garage & workshop September 25, 2007 Meeting Comments Reduce the square footage in which an accessory building is subject to the design criteria, setback and building height requirements (currently proposed at 750 square feet); Establish a maximum square footage (cap) allowed by right in the SF-1 & SF-2 Zoning Districts; Apply the sum total of all accessory buildings on the lot not exceed 3% requirement only to the SF-2 zoning district; Require permits for PODs associated with residential moving; Establish a maximum number of days that a POD can be on-site to store materials associated with a residential remodeling; and Eliminate 44.12. Section 3.e Special Exception Use-(Other factors may apply) in the Board of Adjustment section (included in the revised draft ordinance) Permits for PODs (Residential Moving) Pros City will able to better regulate misuse of PODs for moving storage Staff will be able to review the location of the POD on the site Cons – Increased staff time usage for permit approval Existing and new residents may not be aware of regulations and may cause delays for moving residents and enforcement issues Permits will require an application fee to cover staff review costs POD Standards Original recommendation: PODs for residential remodeling valid through the building permit (No time limitation) PODs for residential moving do not require staff approved permits Revised recommendation: PODs for residential remodeling valid for 90 days with two extensions of 30 days each (maximum of 150 days) Permits required for residential moving September 25, 2007 Meeting Comments Reduce the square footage in which an accessory building is subject to the design criteria, setback and building height requirements (currently proposed at 750 square feet); Establish a maximum square footage (cap) allowed by right in the SF-1 & SF-2 Zoning Districts; Apply the sum total of all accessory buildings on the lot not exceed 3% requirement only to the SF-2 zoning district; Require permits for PODs associated with residential moving; Establish a maximum number of days that a POD can be on-site to store materials associated with a residential remodeling; and Eliminate 44.12. Section 3.e Special Exception Use-(Other factors may apply) in the Board of Adjustment section (included in the revised draft ordinance) Questions? Questions? Slide Presentation Background Existing Regulations Data Recommendations Background City Council directed staff to review accessory structure standards and develop POD standards in residential zoning districts Staff discussed options with P&Z and proposed changes in Fall of 2006 (Ordinance 480-OOO) Concerns were raised with the proposed standards for accessory structures and POD’s during the public hearings In November 2006, City Council redirected staff to discuss options with P & Z Background P&Z has had several work sessions on this item in January and February of 2007 to identify the issues Reviewed data on existing accessory structures on AG, RE, and SF-1A zoning districts Reviewed information on variances to accessory building size standards by ZBA Reviewed other localities POD and Accessory Building ordinances Current Standards for Residential Accessory Structures Residential districts: Area limitation of: 10% lot coverage for AG districts; 5% lot coverage for RE districts; 1,000 s.f. for SF-1; 600 s.f. for SF-20 & SF-30 districts; and Flexible for PUDs. Other standards (apply to both residential and commercial districts): Setbacks from property lines and principal structures Limited to 14 feet in height Location limited to behind the principal structure Structures in excess of the area limitation require ZBA approval AG Zoned Lots AG Zoned Lots RE Zoned Lots RE Zoned Lots SF-1A Zoned Lots SF-1A Zoned Lots 673 records (91%) are less than 3% 673 SF-1A Zoned Lots Map Summary of Changes-Accessory Buildings Clarification of definitions Specific standards for “minor” accessory structures in all zoning districts Revised standards for accessory structures in SF-1A zoning district Addition of design criteria for ZBA review of larger accessory structures Definitions Distinction made between ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE and ACCESSORY USE PORTABLE ON-DEMAND STORAGE DEVICES (PODs) Standards for “minor” residential accessory structures in all residential zoning districts Section 34 – Accessory Uses Permitted in the front yard, side yard, or rear yard: Gazebos, arbors, pergolas, trellises, (120 square foot maximum) Water well houses (50 square foot maximum), fountains, ponds, and ornamental pools Minor Accessory Structures Not permitted in the front yard: Batting cages, play structures, and pet houses Breezeways Decks and play courts SF-1A Accessory Structure Standards Maximum cumulative area = 3% of the lot Accessory structures under 750 sq.ft. – current standards apply (Section 34.2) Accessory structures between 750 sq.ft. and 3% shall meet the following standards: Principal structure setback apply Height shall not exceed 20 feet Design Standards apply Design Standards Accessory structures of metal, wood or vinyl siding or equivalent material shall meet the following design standards: Minimum of 2 colors All metal accessory buildings to be painted with a factory applied non-metallic matte-finish Addition of trim detail around the windows/doors/or string courses or water tables Windows, doors, or other openings required on at least 2 sides Pitched roof required (of the appropriate pitch for the roof design chosen or a minimum of 1:3) Design Standards Accessory structures using masonry shall meet the following standards: Masonry material (brick, stone, stucco) used shall match the masonry material of the principal structure on the lot Addition of trim detail around the windows/doors/or string courses or water tables Windows, doors, or other openings required on at least 2 sides Roof (design, pitch, and materials) to be the same type as the principal structure roof Review of Accessory Structures over 3% of the lot area ZBA review criteria: Compatibility of the materials proposed with the principal structures and the surrounding properties Purpose of the accessory structure Consistency of architectural style including roof structure Setback from adjoining properties and location on the subject property Other factors that may apply Standards for PODs PODs for residential moving PODs for residential remodeling and construction POD Standards-Temporary Storage Portable on demand (POD) storage units for temporary residential storage during moving meeting the following standards: PODs shall be placed on the driveway at the furthest point from the street PODs cannot be placed on any public right-of-way or in the front yard Each residential lot shall be limited to two (2) PODs at a time; no more than twice per calendar year to be placed no longer than ten (10) consecutive days each time No permit shall be required for PODs used for temporary storage during moving POD Standards-Residential Remodeling Portable on demand (POD) storage units for use during residential remodeling and construction meeting the following standards: PODs shall be placed on the driveway at the furthest point from the street PODs cannot be placed on any public right-of-way or in the front yard A permit shall be required with the building permit for remodeling/construction and shall be valid for the duration of the building permit only. An application for the building permit shall indicate the location of the POD units on the lot. PODs shall be removed within seven (7) days of final inspection of the structure. Questions?