2C, Zoning Study Discussion - Multi-Family Design Standards

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It ,- REN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: August 20, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor or City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner SUBJECT: Zoning Study Discussion—Multi-Family Design Standards Requested Action Review draft design standards and provide feedback and direction to Staff. Background At their June 25, 2012, regular meeting, the City Council approved a city-wide moratorium on multi-family dwelling units while the City conducts a zoning study to look at possible design standards. While the moratorium can last up to one year, the Council directed Staff to move forward quickly and bring forward any proposed zoning code amendments as soon as possible. At their July 11, 2012, work session, the Planning Commission reviewed the scope of work for the design standards study and provided direction to Staff on high priority items. Based on that discussion, recommendations from the League of Minnesota Cities, and a review of other communities' codes, Staff prepared draft regulations of design standards for multi-family dwellings. The draft was then presented to the Planning Commission at their August 8, 2012, work session. The Planning Commission provided further direction on a number of items, including special requirements for senior housing and the participation of multi-family housing in the City's rental registration program. Staff has revised the draft regulations based on the Planning Commission's discussion and is now seeking the City Council's feedback. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for August 20, 2012 P:IPlanninglPlanning Cases120121Zoning Code Amendment-Multi family HousingW-20-12- CC Memo-Multi family zoning study.doe Page 1 of 3