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�- DEN HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: July 11, 2012 PC Agenda Item 2.A <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner <br /> SUBJECT: Zoning Study Discussion—Multi-Family Design Standards <br /> Requested Action <br /> Discuss the scope of work for the multi-family design standards zoning study. Provide Staff <br /> input on priorities and parameters for possible zoning code amendment. <br /> Backlzround <br /> At their June 25, 2012, regular meeting, the City Council approved a city-wide moratorium on <br /> multi-family dwelling units while the City conducts a zoning study to look at possible design <br /> standards. While the moratorium can last up to one year, the Council directed Staff to move <br /> forward quickly and bring forward any proposed zoning code amendments as soon as possible. <br /> Staff has begun researching multi-family design standards in other communities, but would like <br /> feedback from the Planning Commission on what items are of highest priority, and if there are <br /> specific areas of concern that should be focused on. <br /> Discussion <br /> Based on review of the City's regulations, as well as regulations in other communities, Staff has <br /> prepared a list of possible areas to be considered when drafting design standards for multi-family <br /> housing. The items provided by Staff are not exhaustive, and it would be helpful to know if <br /> there are items that have not been listed, but should be considered. Similarly, if there are items <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Work Session for July 11, 2012 <br /> P:Wlannin&lanning Cases12012Voning Code Amendment-Multi family HousingW-11-12- PC Memo-Multi family zoning study.doc <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />