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Proposed Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 11,2002 Page 9 of 14 Councilmember Stein withdrew his amendment to the main motion. Councilmember Black asked if there are any measures to address this issue of the timeframe in which accessory dwelling units could be constructed, i.e. once the Final Plat is approved, if accessory dwelling units are proposed, there would be a Conditional Use Permit process. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated no Building Permits are issued until the Final Plat is recorded. She stated the Council could state that the accessory dwelling units would need to be constructed within a certain period of time after the Final Plat is recorded or to a particular dwelling unit after the Building Permit is issued. Councilmember Johnson suggested there be an administrative permit for new developments and Conditional Use Permit process with existing properties. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated many of the new developments incorporate customized homes; therefore, they might not be aware of the option. Councilmember Stein stated if accessory dwelling units are designed into the original structure, the developer would have control that it would be completed to satisfaction. This could be accomplished through an administrative permit. However, he supports a Conditional Use Permit process for existing construction in order that the neighbors could be notified. Councilmember Johnson agreed with Councilmember Stein. Community Development Director Hurlburt reminded the Council that they don't have a lot of discretion with the Conditional Use Permit process if the applicant meets all the standards. She stated perhaps the Council is not ready at this point to incorporate these types of dwelling units in the City. Councilmember Stein asked if the Council could limit that these units would only be allowed for new construction. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated staff would need to rewrite the Ordinance, and the language would need to be tied to the Building Permit. Councilmember Hewitt stated she has seen accessory dwelling units on detached garages in Stillwater, and they are very attractive. Therefore, she could support the use over detached garages. City Attorney Knutson suggested that if the Council desires to change the language of the proposed Ordinance to only apply to new construction, that it be placed on the June 25 Council agenda. Councilmember Black asked if this would eliminate the Seven Greens and Glacier Vista developments. Community Development Director Hurlburt replied those lots that have been issued Building Permits wouldn't be allowed to incorporate the accessory dwelling units. An