Adopt Ordinance #21-01 Amending City Code Sections 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) and 117-112 (R-2 Residential District) Clarifying Sub-districts based on Lot Size

The purpose of this case is administrative/housekeeping in nature. Based on recent applications of the newly created sub-districts allowing 65 foot wide lots and 50 foot wide lots 'by right', Staff is proposing a restructuring of City Code as it pertains to detached single-family lots.

• Standards for 80 foot wide lot and 65 foot wide lots remain unchanged
• Moves 50 foot wide lots from R-2 Residential District to R-1 Residential District
  • Consistent with actual net density
  • Standards remain unchanged
  • Clarifies that accessory structures are allowed
• Moves 40 foot wide lots from R-3 Residential District to R-2 Residential District
  • Consistent with actual net density
  • Standards remain unchanged
  • Clarifies that R-3 Residential District is reserved for higher-density developments

The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on January 7, 2021. The Public Hearing Notice was properly advertised in the Anoka County Union-Herald, the City's Official Newsletter. A notice is not required for this step. 

As noted above, there are no policy implications in this ordinance. This is a housekeeping amendment to establish a more logical structure and naming scheme for detached single-family districts. These recommended amendments are based on actual experience applying recent code changes. 

This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. 

The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance #21-01. 

Motion to waive the charter requirements to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #21-01 Amending City Code Sections 117-111 (R-1 Residential District) and 117-112 (R-2 Residential District) Clarifying Sub-districts based on Lot Size. 

Roll Call Vote
Councilmember Riley
Councilmember Musgrove
Councilmember Woestehoff
Councilmember Howell
Councilmember Specht
Councilmember Heineman 
Mayor Kuzma