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STAFF REPORT <br /> Item: Accessory Structure Discussion <br /> Background: The City of Pequot Lakes, as did the former Sibley Township, currently limits the <br /> cumulative size of accessory structures on a property. Although the primary reason for this <br /> regulation would be to avoid the cluttered feel of large, accessory structures, there are a number <br /> of other reasons,including tax base, runoff,and limitations on guest houses and density. <br /> For shoreline properties, the total cumulative accessory structure provided for is 1,28o square <br /> feet. While Commission members seem to be comfortable with this standard for the first tier <br /> from the lake, members have indicated that they would like to consider a "sliding scale" for <br /> parcels that may have greater area and greater depth. <br /> Based on the discussion in September, we have prepared the following addition to the <br /> Ordinance: <br /> Section 5.8, Subdivision 4 <br /> J. Accessory Structure Size. Where a parcel contains buildable land area outside of <br /> the First Tier dimension as listed in Section 8.2, Subdivision 5, additional <br /> accessory structure size cumulative maximum may be constructed on the parcel <br /> outside of the First Tier at a rate consistent with the following table: <br /> Lake Classification Square feet of additional accessory structure per <br /> `.. 1,000 square feet of land area beyond first tier <br /> General Development 64 <br /> Recreational Development 32 <br /> Natural Environment 16 <br /> The Staff is prepared to notice this amendment for public hearing if the Planning Commission <br /> wishes to proceed. <br /> City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report g_i <br /> October 19,2oo6 <br />