HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/1990URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY '
November 27, 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City of
Apple Valley Council Chambers.
Members Present: Chairman John McKay, Members Jeannine
Churchill, Pam Sohlberg, Sharon
Schwartz, JoAnne Ellison, and
Councilperson Barbara Savanick.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Deb Asselanis, Captain Bruce
Erickson, and Scott Hickok.
Others Present: None.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF NOVEMBER 27, 1990
The agenda of November 27, 1991 was approved as written.
3. APPROVAL OF MINO'TES OF OCTOBER 23, 1990
The minutes of October 23, 1990 were approved with the follow-
ing changes:
1. Jeannine Churchill noted that on page 2 in her statement
which said "Jeannine Churchill stated that she felt that
outside storage buildings should be anchored properly and
asked about fish houses." She clarified that this should
be children's playhouses and not fish houses.
2. Jeannine Churchill also felt the 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
numbers were erroneously listed. She was correct. The
statement on page 3 of the October 23, 1990 minutes under
Noise Ordinance for Hours of Operation should read,
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"Jeannine Churchill stated that she felt that a 10:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m. time could be stated in the code for
other activities such as construction, power tools, lawn
mowing, etc." The following statement by John McKay
should read, "John McKay commented that in many
cases this is a self-policing regulation and that a
stricter regulation may not be needed."
With these changes, the minutes were approved as written.
4. DISCIISSZON ITEMS
A. Recycling IIpdate (Deb Asselanis)
Deb Asselanis presented information about the Apple Valley
Recycling program, giving figures for the yearend and clarifying
goals for recycling. Asselanis discussed briefly the multi-family
ordinance that would be required to be in place by year-end.
John McKay asked about schools and what we could do to
increase the educational emphasize on recycling at the schools. He
stated that the programs receive some of their best publicity
through the children in a household, stating that the information
brought home from school has great impact on parents.
Deb Asselanis handed out information, including a bulletin
from the Association of Metro Municipalities dated 10-i1-90, which
discussed 1991 legislative issues. One of the key items of this
bulletin was that the legislature would be looking at the
establishment of a regional solid waste agency and emphasized that
the Association of Metro Municipalities believes that consideration
should be given to the formation of a regional solid waste
commission. Currently, this function is preformed by the
Metropolitan Council and County Governments throughout the State.
Another key element of the bulletin is that the past refunds
for local recycling programs in this segment of the bulletin is
often pointed out that the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities believes that a solid waste funding system should
guarantee the distribution of monies to all entities in the system
and recognize all costs associated with the system. This would
mean that a significant portion of the funds raised through the
solid waste collection sales tax should be distributed to cities
which operate recycling programs. The Association of Metro
Municipalities also believes that the entire proceeds of tax on
solid waste should be dedicated to solid waste activities and not
used for general State operations.
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Page 3
A general recycling discussion ensued.
B. ordinance - outside Storage Buildings
Scott Hickok presented a preliminary ordinance which indicates
that all accessory storage buildings shall be maintained and kept
so not to be an eyesore or a nuisance and this shall be determined
by evaluating the structure based on the following standards:
1. Exterior materials should be similar to that of the
principal structure.
2. All windows and doors should be weather-tight and capable
of being locked.
3. The exposed window product shall be properly treated with
paint, varnish, or sealants to avoid deteriation.
4. All accessory buildings shall be anchored in a manner
which will withstand wind damage.
5. All structural components must be maintained to assure
that floors, roofs, and walls remain in sound, structural
condition.
Hickok continued by stating that any such building which is
not so maintained shall be removed by the property owner, or upon
due notice, said building may be removed by the City at the
property owners expense.
Jeannine Churchill stated that she feels that it is important
to make a determination whether an accessory building can be locked
and is the building in a condition that would be hazardous to
children - either broken windows, wood rotted, sills rotted, etc.
Captain Bruce Erickson stated that it is important to define
specifications for conditions of an accessory building to avoid
acquisitions of a vague and ambiguous ordinance. Erickson
explained the history of the 3:00 to 6:00 parking ordinance as an
example and a historical reference for the City. This helped to
illustrate the importance of clear, concise language in the
ordinance.
Jeannine Churchill stated that she felt that outside storage
buildings should be anchored.
Jeannine Churchill stated that should any ordinance proposed
by staff - the statement about all exterior materials shall be
similar to that of the principle structure or prefinished and
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maintained to avoid, rust, corrosion. A discussion ensued
involving Ralph Boyd and the outcome was that they felt this should
be modified to state that exterior materials shall be an approved
exterior grade material, or if prefinished, maintained to avoid
rust and corrosion.
Scott Hickok explained two other suggestions that were made
through that discussion. They are that any exposed wood or wood
products shall be properly treated with paint, varnish or sealants
to avoid deterioration. This sentence is already in the ordinance
that was proposed. The addition of the statement except wood that
is naturally resistent to decay, including treated lumber, redwood,
and cedar should be included.
Jeannine Churchill stated that the sentence that reads all
accessory buildings shall be anchored in a manner that will
withstand wind damage should actually read, "all accessory
buildings shall be anchored in an approved manner, so that the
structure will withstand wind blowing rather than wind damage."
Scott Hickok also pointed out that our code allows accessory
buildings under 144 square feet without a building permit.
Jeannine Churchill also felt that the sentence about exterior
materials shall be similar to that of principle structure or
prefinished and maintained to avoid rust and corrosion should agree
or have the wording at the end which states that maintained to
avoid rust and corrosion or other deteriorations.
C. Ordinance - Living in Recreational Vehicles
Scott Hickok presented information and a draft ordinance
regarding the occupying of campers in residential districts. He
stated that a paragraph (i) could be added which would state that
the utilization of recreational vehicles as a means of temporary
housekeeping shall not exceed 15 days per calendar year and may
only be allowed in the R-l, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts. Notifi-
cation of the City Zoning Administrator, or a designated represent-
ative, shall be required prior to the 15 days occupancy period. No
recreational vehicle shall be utilized for this propose on property
where a principle structure does not exist.
Chairman McKay asked if we have many of these problems.
Hickok responded that he is aware of two situations within the
community and then during the wedding season, summers mostly, we
have requests for out-of-residents who come in big campers to stay
at a residence.
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Jeannine Churchill stated that the time limit should be set at
two weeks and that we should allow no more than two weeks per
calendar year.
Bruce Erickson stated that he is familiar with situations
where visitors stay in a house trailer.
Jeannine Churchill reiterated that though this may be allowed,
two weeks should be the limit.
Bruce Erickson stated that camping in this area is limited.
The number of spaces available is low.
Jeannine Churchill asked about the number of units that can
utilize the camping area in the north boundary of Apple Valley.
Bruce Erickson checked and responded that the camping area in
Apple Valley is full to capacity on holiday weekends and is
approximately three-quarters full on most other weekends.
Jeannine Churchill asked if there were hookups for campers,
motor homes, and pumping. Staff responded that there were.
A general recreational vehicle discussion ensued and the Urban
Affairs Advisory Committee agreed on the addition of paragraph (i)
of Code Section A-1 61 with modification that the utilization of
recreational vehicles as a means of temporary housekeeping shall
not exceed two weeks per calendar year and may be only allowed in
the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts. The other wording in that
paragraph is okay as stated by staff.
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded approving this
modification.
D. Ordinance - Noise, Hours of Operation
Scott Hickok presented information and a draft ordinance
regarding excessive noise which would be in addition to Section 14-
75 titled "Specific Noise Prohibitions." The suggested language in
the ordinance presented by Hickok stated that between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., the following activities are prohibited:
1. Collection of garbage and refuse in residential
districts.
2. Construction activities related to building roadways,
except for those projects where work is deemed as
emergency roadway as defined by this ordinance.
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3. Operation of tools powered by external air compressors or
internal combustion engines.
4. Repair and servicing or automobiles, recreational
vehicles, or other equipment where the noise from that
activity is audible beyond the property lines on which
repairs or servicing is being conducted.
5. Construction of structures.
The definition of emergency roadwork to be added to the text
state that emergency roadwork is work which is necessary to restore
the maneuverability of vehicles over a roadway that has been
damaged or closed for emergency utility repair.
Jeannine Churchill commented on the 6:00 morning start time.
She stated that 7:00 may be more appropriate and 10:00 in the
evening. Churchill also pointed out the inconsistency in the
hours.
A general noise discussion ensued. The Urban Affairs
Committee recommended modifying the ordinance. The ordinance will
be modified and reviewed by the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee at
their April 30, 1991 meeting.
8. ordinance - Weeds/vegetation
The ordinance regarding weeds/vegetation was presented by
Scott Hickok. A modification to Section it-9, Growth of Weeds, was
suggested. This modification stated that (any growth of grass or
other nosiest vegetation in excess of 12 inches in height shall be
considered a public nuisance and prohibited in the following areas:
1. Platted occupied properties within 150 feet of an
occupied lot.
2. Platted unoccupied property within 150 feet of an
occupied lot.
3. Unplatted property within 150 feet of an occupied lot.
4. All property within the Ring Route.
5. All property within 300 feet of the Ring Route.
Exceptions: Natural areas defined as woods, pastures, parks,
bogs, marshes, and agricultural areas and (c) (abatement - The City
may abate the same as provided by law.)
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A weed discussion ensued regarding Hallwood Highlands
Development within Apple Valley and the discussion about our weed
ordinance that took place during a City Council meeting. Hickok
noted that the code currently states that the property within 300
feet of certain lands must be maintained. It was through a dis-
cussion with the City Council that the boundaries were reduced to
150 feet.
Jeannine Churchill stated that the way this is written, we
could actually eliminate the separate paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
and just state that all property within 150 feet of an occupied
lot and all property within the Ring Route would effectively take
care of all weeds. We would be concerned about and simplify this
ordinance greatly.
5.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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