HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 06-02 Quad homes proposal is given first reading DISPATCH Quad homes proposal
is given 'first reading
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The first reading of a proposed AMP
Maplewood design ordinance for Maplewood
quad homes and double dwell-
ings passed on a preliminary 3-2
vote last week. nance so it could come before
the council again and more peo-
The issue comes before the pie could comment on it."
council again at its 7 p.m.June 4 At the same time, Council-
meeting. woman Fran Juker, who voted
The proposal calls for the no, said, "I do not want every
Community Design Review home to be alike.
Board to "make sure that all The ordinance says dwellings
quad and double dwelling build- shall not be considered similar if
ings having a similar exterior the buildings are situated differ-
design and appearance shall be ently on the lots.
located at least 500 feet from Dwellings shall not be consid-
each other." ered the same if front elevation
For the majority, Mayor John materials are different or if the
Greavu said, "There are some windows, porch or garage are
things in the ordinance I'm not in different from adjoining dwell-
favor of. But I voted for the ordi- ings.