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7.b 3 Ordinance amending historic accessory structures Memorandum To: Scandia City Council Reference: Accessory Structure Ordinance Amendment—Historic Structures in the VN District Copies To: Neil Soltis, City Administrator Brenda Eklund, City Clerk Project No.: 16023.000 From: Sherri Buss, RLA AICP, Planner Routing: Date: July 12, 2016 Extending Historic Structure Exception to Accessory Structures in Additional Zoning Districts—Planning Commission Discussion and Proposed Amendment The Planning Commission reviewed the Salminen application for a minor subdivision in the Village Neighborhood (VN) District at its June 7 meeting. The review identified an oversight in the Development Code standards for accessory structures: The Development Code includes a standard that permits an exception from several requirements for accessory structures in order to preserve historic structures or buildings, maintain the historic character of a property, or meet the City’s goals for preservation of historic structures and character. The exception is currently permitted only in the AG C, AP, and GR Districts. The Planning Commission recommended that the VN District be added to the districts where the exception is permitted, and tabled the Salminen application for a minor subdivision until the ordinance amendment could be adopted. At its meeting on July 5, the Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendment to add the VN District to the list of exceptions. The Commission received no verbal or written comments on the amendment. The Commission recommended that the potential for exceptions be extended to all zoning districts, and recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed zoning amendment. Recommendation for Council Action The Planning Commission recommends that the Council adopt the proposed amendment to the Development Code, to permit the City to grant exceptions from the Code requirements for accessory structures for to preserve historic structures or buildings, maintain the historic character of a property, or meet the City’s goals for preservation of historic structures and character in all Zoning Districts. Ordinance No. 171 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF SCANDIA ORDINANCE NO. 1721 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.2, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, EXCEPTION FOR HISTORIC ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES The City Council of the City of Scandia, W ashington County, Minnesota hereby ordains: Section 1. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code (“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 1, Section 3.2, Accessory Structures, shall be amended to read as follows: (5) Exception for Historic Accessory Buildings and Structures. The City may grant exceptions to the requirements for the number and/or total square footage of accessory structures permitted on a parcel, to the maximum height requirement, and to the requirement that accessory structures be located no closer to the roadway right-of-way than the primary structure, to permit the preservation of historic buildings and structures, based on the following criteria and requirements: (A) The exception shall only be granted when it is necessary to preserve the historic buildings or structures, to maintain the historic character of the property, or meet the City’s goals for preservation of its historic structures and character. (B) The appearance and arrangement of the buildings(s) and structure(s) shall reflect the general design, massing and locations of historic buildings and structures identified in Scandia’s Architectural Design Guidelines. (C) If the landowner proposes to move the building or structure to his/her property, an exception shall only be granted for historic buildings or structures that originate within Scandia and adjacent communities. (D) Only one exception shall be granted to each property in Scandia. (E) Exceptions shall be granted only for parcels that are 4 acres or larger in size. (F) Exceptions shall may be granted only in the Agricultural Core (AG C), Agriculture Preserves (AP), and General Rural (GR)in all Zoning Districts. (G) The preservation of the structure or building shall not conflict with other policies, regulations and requirements, including setback requirements. (H) The exception shall not create an unreasonable burden on adjacent properties/owners. (I) The exception shall not be contrary to the public interest or the intent and purpose of the Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. Ordinance No. 171 Page 2 of 2 Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 19th day of July, 2016. Randall Simonson, Mayor ATTEST: Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk