Attached is Ordinance No. 885 a Rezone of Lot 1 of the Old Quarry Addition from RM: Manufactured Housing to PD: Planned Development. This is to be considered the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 885 to rezone Lot 1 of Old Quarry Addition from Manufactured Housing to a Planned Development. The current property owner of Lot 1, Dennis Halvorson, is seeking to allow for his existing mobile home to stay in place and remain in compliance with the zoning. Ordinance No. 885 reflects a base zoning of RM: Manufactured Housing District. The City's Manufactured Housing District ordinance requires a minimum of 10 acres. Ordinance No. 885 provides for an exception to the 10 acre rule allowing for the continued RM Zoning on Lot 1 that is approximately 4.85 acres. The ordinance stipulates that the existing manufactured home may remain but prohibits the addition of any additional manufactured homes. The existing home may be replaced in the future if it meets the current code standards.
The purpose of a Planned Development is to allow for a property owner to utilize property outside of the prescribed Zoning Regulations. Essentially creating a specific zoning district for the property requesting. The Dell Rapids Planning Commission met on November 10th and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 885 to the City Council.