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Member Cunningham suggested the flag lot minimum frontage should be 85 feet. Member Egli suggested that the subdivision with a standard 85-foot frontage might be appropriate; something less may not be possible to deny; it may be a "switch behind people's backs". Member Wilke noted that there might be some instances where flag lots are a reasonable solution. Member Mulder noted that a 180-foot lot could be subdivided and meet the Code. The "flag" should be 85 feet and meet setbacks and size for a regular lot. Chair Klausing clarified the direction to the Planning Commission from the City Council; the Planning Commission should report something. The City Council must make the decision. Member Cunningham suggested a frontage of 85% frontage rather than 40%. Member Egli explained that shape is different than size; a flag (or "I" shaped lot) that meets all requirements could be approved. There should be no prohibition. Member Olson explained that the description of a flag lot in the proposed ordinance includes substandard size. Motion. Member Klausing moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance on flag lots. (See below) Member Cunningham asked that the frontage of a flag lot be 60% of the required lot (Section 3, #2). Member Cunningham suggested the Planning Commission table and notify property owners who could comment on the request. Chair Klausing suggested two votes: one on the ordinance and one on flag lots generally. Motion. Member Cunningham moved to table to the next Planning Commission meeting until additional information could be gathered from existing property adjacent to flag lots or proposed flag lots. Motion to table failed with no second. Thomas Paschke noted that the flag lot ordinance should apply to substandard frontage lots with a "flag", not an "I" shaped lot with 85 feet, which would require additional conditions on a permitted lot. Member Egli suggested a 70-foot frontage for flag lots (30 feet setback plus 40 foot frontage). Member Mulder asked for clarification of the 85-foot flag lot frontage requirement. Motion. Member Egli moved, seconded by Member Cunningham, to amend the existing motion to a minimum frontage of 70 feet. Member Wilke found a percentage more effective. Ayes: 4 Nays: 2 Motion. Member Klausing moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance on flag lots with a minimum frontage of flag lots of 70 feet. Ayes: 3, Egli, Cunningham, Klausing Nays: 3, Wilke, Olson, Mulder Motion failed.