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Singl�Family Residential Lot Splix Study Report May 14,2007 The City Council should consider recombination and subsequent re-subdivision of singic- family residentiallots no differently than other subdivision rcq�ests.(Consens�s Recommendation) -.�.. The City Council should allow the creation of flag lots and continue to hear them through thevarianceprocess. (MajorityRecommendation-6votes) '.1�. The City Council should prohibit the creation of flag lots within the City. (Minority Recommendation —2 votes) Zortin� Code The City Council should designate three levels of single-familyresidentialzoning districts, which include the following districts: (Consensus Recommendation) 9 Small lot single-familyresidential, which would ha�e standards less than the current standards; 9 Standard single-familyresidential, which would have the same standards as the current R1 district; and 9 Lakeshore single-family residential, which would ha�e standards equal to that set forward in the City's Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. �. 'I"he City Council should not create a large lot zoning district. (Consensus Recommendation) '�. When a small lot singl�-family residential zoning district is designated, the City Council should review the standards in the Zoning Code far this district to ensure appropriate building height and setbacks requirements. (Consensus Recommendation) �. In addition to the new zoning districts, the City Council should designate an overlay zoning district for single-family lots platted prior to May 21,1959 to ensure that they reina�n legally nonconforming lots. (Consensus Recommendation) w The City Council should evaluate the fees associated with the e�sting planned unit development process. (Consensus Reeo�nmenda�ion) b The City Council should amend the preamble of the Zoning Code with the following language: "...for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the character, stability, and vitality of residen�ial neighbarhoods as well as commercial areas." (Consensus Recommendation) 1� Other Citv Standard� and Ordinances The City Council should consider creating incentives for environmentallyfriendly development practices. (Consensus Recommendation) The City Council should consider a tree preservation and replacement ordinance. (Consensus Recommendation)