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07-03-2007 (Planning & Zoning) Agenda Packet Planning & Zoning Commission i,ift CITY ! YLIE 1 July 3 , 2007 Regular Business Meeting Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission CITY OF WYLIE NOTICE OF MEETING Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 3, 2007 — 7:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers 2000 Highway 78 North Dennis Larson Chair Scott Ames Vice-Chair Tim Bennett, P.E. Board Member Phillip Johnston Board Member Ramona Kopchenko Board Member John Onufreiczuk Board Member Ruthie Wright Board Member Renae 011ie Planning Director Charles H. Lee,Jr.,AICP Senior Planner Jasen Haskins Assistant Planner Mary Bradley Administrative Assistant In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Wylie Municipal Complex, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website: www.wvlietexas.gov within the required time frame. As a courtesy, the entire Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Wylie website: ww14'.wvlietexas.,z'ov. The Chair and Commissioners request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation. The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary's Office at 972.442.8100 or TD 972.442.8170. CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Residents may address Commissioners regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name and address. The Commission requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, the Commissioners are not allowed to converse,deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the June 19,2007 Regular Meeting. July 3,2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2 REGULAR AGENDA Action Agenda 1. Consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 2.5.4 (Accessory Buildings) specifying the size and type of material for all accessory buildings.(This item was tabled on June 19,2007,Regular Meeting). ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this 29th day of June, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas G ern ent Code and that the appropriate news media was contacted. As a courtesy, this agenda is al ,p•.ted on the City f e website: www.wylietexas.gov. F if, /01 arole Ehrlich City ecret ary°° �1 �� �'�, Date Notice Removeki .•„„:„ ..... ••BPS°���`� ivel! Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Wylie Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday, June 19, 2007 — 8:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex— Staff Conference Room 2000 Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Ames called the meeting to order at 7:58PM due to Commissioner Onufreiczuk arriving late and stated that a quorum was present. In attendance were: Vice-Chairman Ames, Commissioner Bennett, Commissioner Finnell and Commissioner Onufreiczuk. Chairman Larson was absent. Staff members present were Renae 011ie, Charles Lee, Jasen Haskins, and Mary Bradley. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Bennett gave the invocation and Commissioner Finnell led the pledge of allegiance. CITIZENS COMMENTS No one approached the Commissioners. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the June 5, 2007 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner Bennett, to approve the minutes from June 5, 2007, regular meeting with correction on page 1, under Call to Order remove Commissioner Goss. Motion carried 4 — 0. Minutes June 19, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 1 of 5 ACTION AGENDA ITEMS 1. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for Wylie Independent School District, for the addition of an Agricultural Barn on 36.9 acres, generally located north of Hensley Lane and west of Sanden Blvd. Mr. Haskins stated that the applicant is proposing an addition to an existing Wylie ISD Agricultural Barn generally located north of Hensley Lane and west of Sanden Boulevard. The property is zoned Agriculture (A) and consists of one lot totaling 36.9 acres. The proposed structure will be constructed as a 114 feet by 90 feet metal building totaling 10,260 square feet to match an existing Agricultural Barn in building material, color, and architectural style. A metal building is allowed in Agricultural Districts. With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, to approve the Site Plan for Wylie Independent School District Agricultural Barn as submitted. Motion carried 4 — 0. 2. Consider and act upon a recommendation to City Council to adopt a Policy to support the Neighborhood A.C.T.I.O.N. Plan as a tool to maintain and preserve the quality of older neighborhoods throughout the city. Ms. 011ie stated that the development of Accountable Communities Through Involvement of Neighborhoods (A.C.T.I.O.N.) will be the tool for each resident and stakeholder to work together towards greatly improving the quality of life for all residents of Wylie. This program encourages community defined plans using a city-guided program, and will be a long-range plan. The neighborhood planning process addresses land use, zoning, transportation, and urban design issues. The goal of neighborhood planning is for diverse interest to come together and develop a shared vision for their community. Staff has done an initial survey of the housing stock in five (5) neighborhoods: Calloway Addition, Southside Addition, the J.M. Butler Addition, Railroad Addition, and the Bostic Addition. According to the 2000 Census the (H36)Year Structure Built ranges from as early as 1915 to as current as 2006. The initial idea is to target those neighborhoods that have a very small number of vacant houses as a way of stabilizing these blocks. This approach recognizes that livability and marketability can vary from block to block. Staff recommends the Bostic Addition as the starting point for the A.C.T.I.O.N. Plan for several reasons. The need is there as well as a desire from some of the residents in that area to get involved. As you know this section does include Minutes June 19, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 2 of 5 Third Street where the house explosion took place. I think the City's active role in this community will be well received and possibly serve as a building tool to aid in bringing some sort of comfort back to this area. With no questions for staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Finnell, and seconded by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, to recommend approval to the City Council to adopt a Policy to support the Neighborhood A.C.T.I.O.N. Plan as a tool to maintain and preserve the quality of older neighborhoods throughout the city. Motion carried 4 — 0. Public Hearings 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to Article II of the Subdivision Regulations regarding the abandonment of the right-of-way and provide principles and procedures for the abandonment of the right-of-way. Ms. 011ie stated that the amendment to Article II of the Subdivision Regulations regarding the abandonment of the right-of-way was tabled at the meeting on June 5, 2007. As discussed at the meeting, the purpose of the proposed ordinance will provide principles and procedures for the abandonment of Right- of-Way. Previously there were several abandoned right-of-way processed individually, with no procedure on how to complete except to submit to City Council and have them approved. Then the surrounding property owners will go through the process of purchasing that abandonment, and this was not always done. The proposed ordinance will require that all adjacent property owners purchase the property at the fair market value through the city, and then a request for abandonment will be submitted to the City Council for approval. The steps for the adjacent property owners will be outlined within the proposed ordinance, which include having the land appraised, a check for the amount to finance department, a report submitted to Council for approval, and then the steps for submitted a replat, if necessary. If the Council denies the request for abandonment right-of-way, the check will be refunded to the adjacent property owners. Vice-Chairman Ames opened the public hearing. With no one approaching the Commissioners Vice-Chairman Ames closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, to recommend approval to the City Council to amend Article II of the Subdivision Ordinance establishing regulations regarding the abandonment of right-of-way. Motion carried 4 — 0. Minutes June 19, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 3of5 2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 2.5.4 (Accessory Buildings) specifying the size and type of material for all accessory buildings. Mr. Haskins stated that the amendment for Accessory Buildings was tabled on June 5, 2007, with the understanding that Commissioner Bennett would submit further information on hardiboard. Mr. Haskins summarized the purpose of the amending the requirements for an accessory building. The Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted numerous requests for a variance to the ordinance for accessory buildings within the last three years. The current ordinance does not take into consideration the widely varying lot sizes and neighborhoods that accessory buildings are placed on. The current ordinance is outdated in regards to the various types of acceptable building materials that can be used for accessory buildings. Mr. Haskins reviewed with the Commissioners the proposed ordinance, which will use a formula by using percentages of lot size and total lot coverage and square footage of the main structure. This will take into account the wide variety of lot and main structure sizes that are currently in use within the City of Wylie. Mr. Haskins stated that after the June 5, 2007 meeting, staff inserted Kiosk, which are the temporary buildings set up on existing commercial parking lots. The proposed ordinance would specify the number of Kiosk allowed on the commercial lots, as well as being exempt from the masonry requirement. Commissioner Bennett presented a presentation on several existing accessory buildings made out of hardiboard, which are crumbling at the bottom due to the moisture from the ground. The accessory buildings were constructed with no concrete pad as the foundation. Vice-Chairman Ames opened the public hearing. James Griffin, 301 W Kirby Street, #222, Wylie, represented his place of employment that sells accessory buildings provided by Harlan Corporation, which are buildings constructed out of T-111 materials (grooved plywood), thicker than wood material. The cost for the buildings range from $900 to $1500 and assembled on the property. Vice-Chairman Ames closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bennett requested clarification on vinyl exterior or wood with vinyl exterior. Commissioners discussed in length the type of exterior material, and the durability of exterior material. Mr. Haskins stated that the ordinance requires composite masonry, which includes several different types of material. Minutes June 19, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 4 of 5 A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, to table the amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 2.5.4 Accessory Buildings until July 3, 2007, and invite Building Official to attend. Motion carried 4 — 0. 3. Hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2001-48, Article 9 Nonconforming Uses and Structures: amending in its entirety Articles 9 and setting forth procedures to apply current regulatory systems to projects to the extent reasonably possible and within the confines of the law and to do all things reasonably possible to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. Ms. 011ie stated that the purpose and intent of this proposed amendment is an attempt to bring nonconforming properties into conformance with current regulations. This item was tabled from June 5, 2007 meeting. Ms. 011ie reviewed the revisions in the proposed ordinance and the current ordinance, whether the use is single-family residential or commercial uses. The intent is to encourage the lawful use of buildings and structures to conform to current zoning regulations, while allowing legally nonconforming uses to continue operations subject to ordinances regulating the maintenance of the premises and conditions of operations as may in the judgment of the Board be reasonably required for protection of adjacent property and the public health, safety and welfare. Ms. 011ie stated that one of the major changes in the previous ordinance and the proposed ordinance is Section 9.5 Expansion of Nonconforming Uses or Structures. The previous ordinance allowed up to a fifty percent (50%) expansion of an existing legally nonconforming structure. The proposed ordinance eliminates the statement and does not allow expansion of a nonconforming structure without obtaining a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett, and seconded by Commissioner Finnell, to recommend approval to City Council to amend in its entirety Article 9 Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Motion carried 4 — 0. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Onufreiczuk, and seconded by Commissioner Finnell to adjourn the meeting at 9:10p.m. Motion carried 4 — 0. Scott Ames,Vice-Chairman ATTEST: Mary Bradley, Secretary Minutes June 19, 2007 Wylie Planning and Zoning Board Page 5of5 /1/,1 Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission CiTY OF WYLIE AGENDA REPORT Public Hearing Meeting Date: July 3, 2007 Item Number: 1 Department: Planning Prepared By: Jasen Haskins Zoning Case Number: Text Amendment Date Prepared: 6/28/07 Exhibits: Proposed new ordinance with markups, Pictures/details of past ZBA cases (1 to 6), ZBA comparison list, examples using proposed ordinance, Commissioner Bennett's Proposed Amendments. Subject Consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 2.5.4 (Accessory Buildings). Recommendation Motion to recommend approval to the City Council regarding an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 2.5.4 (Accessory Buildings). Discussion After careful review and consideration staff has determined that the current accessory building ordinance (Section 2.5.4) is obsolete. Over the past three years numerous cases have come before the ZBA requesting variances to the ordinance for accessory buildings. In all of these cases the requests were granted. The current ordinance does not take into consideration the widely varying lot sizes and neighborhoods that accessory buildings are placed on. In addition, the current ordinance is outdated in regards to the various types of acceptable building materials that can be used for accessory buildings. As mentioned above, the six requested variances were granted. The revised ordinance would have negated the need for five of the six, or 83%, of the ZBA cases. One case that would still need ZBA approval is the desired construction material of non-prefabricated/prefinished wood. While changing the proposed ordinance to include wood as a building material would have further lessened the need for variance requests, it is staff's opinion to exclude wood that is not prefinished and prefabricated as a suitable material in the proposed ordinance due to concerns over the longevity of and maintenance issues with self built wooden accessory structures. The revised ordinance, by using percentages of lot or main structure size instead of a fixed accessory building size allows for more flexibility to the property owner while maintaining reasonable building sizes, materials, and Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 numbers. This new formula, as provided in the proposed ordinance, bases the accessory building size and total lot coverage on a percentage of the total lot size and square footage of the main structure, unlike the current ordinance that utilizes only lot size categories. The simple formula in the proposed ordinance takes into account the wide variety of lot and main structure sizes that are currently in use within the City of Wylie, while the current ordinance groups several lot categories together requiring the need for variances in otherwise unnecessary situations. In addition, the revised ordinance updates the allowed materials for the construction of an accessory building accounting for technological advances, namely durable vinyl construction and prefinished prefabricated wood. Lastly, the proposed ordinance eliminates confusion on definitions regarding accessory buildings and allows for accessory buildings that are within the intent of the current ordinance while still requiring a variance for accessory buildings that are proposed under unusual or exceptional circumstances. Approved By Initial Date Department Director DRAFT w/PROPOSED CHANGES Accessory Building Ordinance 4. Accessory Buildings a. Attached accessory buildings shall conform to the regulations applicable to the main building to which they are attached. Attached buildings are defined as any building sharing a common roof with the primary structure. b. Detached accessory buildings-_shall be subject to all of the following regulations, in addition to any other applicable regulations of this chapter. NOTE: Accessory buildings in AG/30 zoning districts directly associated with the support of a bona fide private agricultural use -of the property and kiosks, whether for collection, sale, or distribution of goods and services have some differentiating requirements noted separately under the various headings below. Except in the Agricultural (OG/30) District, not more than two (2) accessory buildings shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet or twenty five (25) percent of the primary structure, whichever is less. In no case shall- he ombined area of the primary sty an-cl-a-GGesseily-Igui-1-d-i-n-g-(s)-ex-Geed-the-maxi-m-u-m-per-Gentage-of-lot-Geverage-allowed-far the zoning district on which thest ctures are planed. viception 1 Accessory hi iildings located or, lots that are between one (1) and two (2) acres in size shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet. ati-e-Fi-2AGGesse-ry-b-ui-l-G1-i-n-g-s-l-e-Gated-e-n-l-ets-t-hat-a-r-e-twe-(2)-a-c-r-es-e-r-FFI-G-Fe-i-n-s-ize shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet. Barn-s-an-d-Stablesl-n-theAgri-c--u-k-u-ral-(AGI-3-0)-ZO-Ring-elistri-c-tsbarn-s-an-e11-e-r-staial-c-s buildings exceed-t he maximum percen of lot coverage allowed for in the Agricultural (AGI-3-04194-n-g-Glistr-i-Gt—Said-barns-a-n-War-stables-s-ha-1-1-not-be-149-c-ated-withi-n-fifty-(5-0-} feet of any property line. Commercial equestrian or rodeo arenas whether enclosed, 5.4 "Special Use Permits" of this ordinance. 1. Number of Buildings: a. No more than two (2) accessory buildings may be placed on any residential or commercial lot. b. AG/30: The number of accessory buildings that may be placed on an AG/30 lot is limited by lot coverage (see 4.b.2.b). c. Kiosks: Kiosks may only be placed on commercial lots and are limited in number to one kiosk per 50,000 square feet of building floor space or any fraction thereof. 2. Size Limitations: a. The combined floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed five (5) percent of lot coverage or sixty (60) percent of the primary structure, DRAFT w/PROPOSED CHANGES whichever is less. In no case shall the combined area of the primary structure and accessory building(s) exceed the maximum percentage of lot coverage allowed for the zoning district on which the structures are placed. b. AG/30: Barns and/or stables shall be limited in area to ten (10) percent of lot coverage. 3. Setback Requirements: a. Street: Accessory buildings shall not extend beyond a platted front, side or rear building line adjacent to a street. If no building line exists adjacent to a street on an approved plat, the building shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from the property line. b. Easement: No accessory building shall be located within any easement. c. Front: Accessory buildings shall not be located closer to the front property line than the main building or the front yard setback requirement for that zoning district, whichever is greater. d. Side: Ohl DG esSoloy hi ii14-ng-s shall r,n+ ev+en-d heyinr,rJ nlat+erJ f-an- sid-e-e-r—rear-bui-l-di-n-g-l-i-n-e-a-djaGent-te-a-street=1-f-1419-141.1114-14g-1-i-n-e-ex-ists adjacent to a st an approved plat, the building chapati-r oot be located closer than ten (10) feet from the side property line.Accessory buildings shall not be located closer then five (5) feet to the side property line when the accessory building is located behind the main building. When the accessory building is located in the side yard, the setback for the accessory building will be the same as the setback requirement for the main building. e. Rear: (a) Tor, ('I 0) foe+ if the rear nrnnerty limo is a a ►er,++n str t rig ht-of-way. (b)In situations other than those contained in c. 3. above, the rear setback is five (5) feet. Exception: When the accessory building is a garage with rear access, the rear shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line. When the accessory building is a garage or carport with rear access, the rear setback shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line. All other accessory buildings shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to the rear property line. DRAFT w/PROPOSED CHANGES (4)-(24-11-e-F-Structures—AGGeSSO-Py-lauil-di-n-g-s-s-hal-1-R-Gt-b-e-149-Gated-with-i-n-five (5) feed of any other st uGture, Exception: Carports. f. Other Structures -Accessory buildings, other than carports, shall not be located within five (5) feet of any other structure. g. AG/30: Barns and/or stables shall not be located within fifty (50) feet of any property line or dwelling. 4. Roof: a. (1) The minima im roof slope for all accessoly buildings shall be 3:12. . The minimum roof slope for all accessory buildings shall be 3:12, unless the accessory building is prefabricated, pre-finished, and covers less then three (3) percent of the lot or is a carport. b. (2) The color and materials of the roof of the accessory building mi st r►Insolyi rosomhlo tho r►nlnr and matorials of tho rnnf of tho main building. Exception: When the aGc€sory building is a metal building, the roof material is not required to closely resemble the roof material of the main building. The color and materials of the roof of the accessory building must closely resemble the color and materials of the roof of the main building, unless the accessory building is prefabricated, pre-finished, and covers less then three (3) percent of the lot 5. Exterior Walls: (1) Accessory buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet and less in area are required to be constructed with exterior walls composed of metal masonry content required of the main structure. (2) Accessory buildings larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet bu-t-l-ess-t-h-a-n-t4ree-h-u-n-d-red-(3-0-0)-square-feet-i-n-area-afe-rectu-i-red-te-be constructed with exterior walls o�-m -nnr y far ade material or the same masonry content required of the main structure. {-3)-AGGesse-ry-b-u-i-l-di-n-g-s-ever-t-h-ree-h-u-n-d-red-(3-0-0)-square-feet-i-n-area-are required to be constructed with exterior walls composed of the same masonry content required of the main structure. The masonry used on the accessory building shall closely resemble the masonry used in the main building. Exception: Barns and stables located on property zoned °gricu' ral (AG/30) are exempt from the masonry-rc.q irement for ex alt, a. Accessory buildings covering less then twohree (32) percent of the lot are required to be constructed with exterior walls composed of metal with a baked-on enamel or vinyl finish, vinyl, composite masonry facade-,or the same masonry content required of the main structure. Wood is also allowed only if the building is prefabricated and prefinished. DRAFT w/PROPOSED CHANGES b. Accessory buildings covering more then twohree (32) percent of the lot are required to be constructed with exterior walls composed of composite masonry façade material or the same masonry content required of the main structure. c. AG/30 and kiosks: Barns and stables located on property zoned Agricultural (AG/30) or kiosks are exempt from the masonry requirement for exterior walls. 6. Height: a. Accessory buildings shall be limited to a height of not more than fourteen (14) feet to the top of the roof. vncati-an�InrtTeA.Fin�Tt-u-FaI ( -)-z-eni�Gliscrin4�cssvry huilgs shall be limited to a height of not more than twenty (20) feet to the top of the roof. b. AG/30: Accessory buildings shall be limited to a height of not more than twenty (20) feet to the top of the roof. 7. NOTES: a. SAG/30: Commercial equestrian or rodeo arenas whether enclosed, partially enclosed, or open air shall require a Specific Use Permit as provided in section 5.4 "Special Use Permits" of this ordinance. b. Kiosks, if placed on a parking area, cannot interfere with the parking requirements as set forth in Article 5 of the Zoning Ordinance 1111 11 .I e i — . Ill — "7.. `. La -- - • • _ _ T* .r _ - 931 Oakbrook Drive . 1 i) il r-.-: • • • ] ' . • k t 811 Crestview Lane 111 1J i \ 1 1 I 7' lih11,1: I `` . 2 Y — • 1750 McMillan Road 1740 McMillan Road .ti • ______c_.1:, ..-_ ,....:,. 7,7..17. __, __, ,.._ . k - .•I,,%,'.. : .. , - L s 304 Harvest Bend Drive • • Arw, * . ..! y ,.' a - - �� •ram. - • 1 if t y Example Prefabricated Accessory Buildings Accessory Building Comparison List Under the current ordinance there have been six residential variances granted for accessory buildings since July 2004. ZBA 2005-12 - 304 Harvest Bend • Exterior walls constructed of pre-primed engineered wood. • Current Ordinance - Needed variance for exterior materials (wood). • Proposed Ordinance— No variance needed (prefabricated wood). ZBA 2005-19—513 Valentine • Exterior walls constructed of OSB. • Current Ordinance - Needed variance for exterior materials (wood). • Proposed Ordinance— Need variance for exterior materials (wood not prefabricated). ZBA 2004-09— 1740 McMillen • 2000 square foot building with exterior walls constructed of composite masonry, defined as 3rd accessory building. • Current Ordinance - Needed variance for exterior materials (CM), 3rd accessory building on lot, and size (2000 sq ft.). • Proposed Ordinance— No variance needed. Composite masonry exterior walls allowed. Second garage redefined as an attached building. Maximum size allowed is 2850 sq ft. ZBA 2005-07— 1750 McMillen • 500 square foot building with exterior walls constructed of composite masonry, defined as 3rd accessory building. • Current Ordinance - Needed variance for exterior materials (CM). • Proposed Ordinance— No variance needed. Composite masonry exterior walls allowed. ZBA 2004-14—811 Crestview • 1300 square foot combined shop/carport with metal exterior walls • Current Ordinance— Needed variance for exterior materials and size. • Proposed Ordinance— No variance needed. ZBA 2006-03—931 Oakbrook • 1000 square foot building with exterior walls constructed of composite masonry. • Current Ordinance— needed variance for exterior materials and size. • Proposed Ordinance— No variance needed. Composite masonry allowed. Maximum size is 1301 sq ft. Under the proposed ordinance, five of the six ZBA cases would not have been required. The proposed ordinance eliminates confusion on definitions regarding accessory buildings, allows for accessory buildings that are within the intent of current ordinance, and updates the ordinance to include technological advances in building materials. Additionally, the proposed ordinance would still require a variance for accessory buildings that are proposed under unusual or exceptional circumstances. Accessory Building Examples Using typical lot and house sizes Current Ordinance New Ordinance Very Small Lot— 1,700 s.f. house on 5,500 s.f. lot 425 s.f. (1700 x 25%) 275 s.f. (5500 x 5%) Small Lot—2,400 s.f. house on 8,500 s.f. lot 600 s.f. 425 s.f. (8500 x 5%) Medium Lot (2) —2,600 s.f. house on 10,000 s.f. lot 600 s.f. 500 s.f. (10000 x 5%) Large Lot—3,000 s.f. house on 1 acre lot 1,000 s.f. 1,800 s.f. (3000 x 60%) Very Large Lot—4,000 s.f. house on 2.5 acre lot 3,000 s.f. 2,400 s.f. (4000 x 60%) Commissioner Bennett recommendation: 5. Exterior Walls A. Accessory Buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet and less in area are required to be constructed with exterior walls composed of wood rated for exterior use if primed and painted with two coats of exterior paint, metal with a baked on enamel finish, composite masonry facade or the same masonry content required of the same structure. B. Accessory Buildings greater than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area and covering less than three (3)percent of the lot are required to be constructed with exterior walls composed of metal with a baked on enamel or vinyl finish, vinyl, composite masonry facade, or the same masonry content required of the main structure. C. Accessory Building covering more then three (3)percent, no change. D. AG/30 and Kiosks, no change