4.c 1 PCMemoVN Historic Structures Amendment 7.5.16
Memorandum
To: Scandia Planning
Commission
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: June 20, 2016
Extending Historic Structure Exception to Accessory Structures in the VN District—Draft
Ordinance
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 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. The attached amendment includes that recommendation. The
Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment at the July 5 meeting.