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Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that Council had received a request for <br /> clarification to the sign ordinance. There was no opposition expressed except <br /> . . .. <br /> clarification to the commercial busmess section bemg too restncrive. <br /> Chairperson Hanson explained the Planning and Zoning Commission held several <br /> workshops where modifications to the sign ordinance were discussed. Height, overall <br /> signs, type of construction, and lighting were all taken into consideration. <br /> Motion bv Commissioner Sheppard, seconded by Commissioner Kilian to close the <br /> public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimousl� <br /> Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. <br /> 4. Proposed Amendments to Ordinance #4 <br /> Chairperson Hanson opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. <br /> Mr. March explained the need for the public hearing to discuss amendments to Ordinance <br /> #4. Ordinance #4 currently does not allow for specific home styles due to minimum '�, <br /> footprint requirements. There is a new definition for front yards and a recommendation <br /> to set a minimum footprint or minimum finished square footage of 1,650 square feet. I <br /> Mr. Turner inquired if under current code someone would be allowed to build a split level <br /> home with 1,000 finished square feet on the main level and 440 finished square feet over <br /> the garage, but leave the basement unfinished. Mr. March indicated that would not be <br /> allowed. Mr. Turner expressed concern for requiring 1,650 finished square feet as that <br /> seemed like a large amount and may be cost prohibitive for the average person. Mr. <br /> March explained this requirement would be for new construction in new development <br /> areas, not current neighborhoods. I <br /> Mr. Palzer stated he believed a lot of people were having trouble meeting the 900 — 1,200 <br /> square foot minimum footprint and the changes to the ordinance would be less restrictive I <br /> than current requirements. <br /> Commissioner DeVine explained the City is attempting to protect property values by <br /> controlling finished square footage. This will keep a small house from being built next to <br /> a large house. <br /> , Mr. Turner questioned if there was a minimum house price based on lot size. Mr. March <br /> explained the City does not regulate house price based on lot size, however, some <br /> � subdivisions have their own requirements. Mr. March explained the City is attempting to <br /> maintain equitable property values. <br /> Mr. Don Anderson, 9313 Deer Pass, explained he has a purchase agreement to build a <br /> � home and the type of home he wants to build is not allowed. He wouid be allowed to <br /> build a 1,200 square foot house on a slab but not a 2,400 finished square foot, modified <br /> two-story. He thanked the Commission for their consideration of this matter. <br /> Mr. March stated the current ordinance was passed when the City was being inundated <br /> with the two-level, split. <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br />