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Proposed Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 11,2002 Page 6 of 14 Motion was made b Councilmember Johnson and seconded b Councilmember BI to direct staff to re are a Resolution with findin s of fact that would be consistent with roval for the June 25 meeting. Councilmember Harstad and Slavik stated they wo members voting in favor, the motion carried. Mayor Tierney stated she would support the motion. This lot div' . n would not adversely affect the neighbors. There being no further discussion and wit Councilmember Harstad asked i e Council should be reviewing whether to reduce the lot sizes for older neighborhoods on ase-by-case basis. Mayor Tierney st the Council previously decided that this would be discussed on a case-by- case basis. S oted that the majority of the new developments do have homes being constructed on smaller lots. (8.2) Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Provide a Definition for Accessory Dwelling Units and Allow Accessory Dwelling Units on Certain Single-Family Lots Approved after June 1,2001, with an Administrative Permit (2002006) Community Development Director Hurlburt reported on a proposed Zoning Ordinance Text amendment to provide a definition for accessory dwelling units and to allow the units on certain single-family lots with an administrative permit. She stated draft regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units were originally presented to the Council on January 22, 2002 as part of the annual update to the Zoning Ordinance. The draft regulations presented at that time would have allowed accessory dwelling units on all single-family lots upon issuance of an administrative permit. The Council decided to remove all language pertaining to accessory dwelling units from the annual update to allow for more in-depth review and discussion of the proposed Ordinance. The Council also expressed that a public review process should be required if accessory dwelling units were to be allowed within established neighborhoods. She stated the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 20, 2002 and recommended that accessory dwelling units be allowed on all single-family lots upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit which would allow a process for public input. She noted that on April 16, 2002, the Council conducted a Study Session to review the proposed Ordinance. Councilmembers expressed differing thoughts as to whether accessory dwelling units should require a Conditional Use Permit or an administrative permit, but by the end of the meeting there appeared to be a general consensus that they could be allowed by an administrative permit if limited to newer developments. Staff has revised the proposed Ordinance, and it would allow accessory dwelling units within residential subdivisions that have received preliminary plat approval on June 1, 2001. The Ordinance would also require the subdivision to include 10 or