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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, Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes November 27, 1990 Page 2 "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. Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes November 27, 1991 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 Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes November 27, 1990 Page 4 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. Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes November 27, 1990 Page 5 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. Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes November 27, 1990 Page 6 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.) Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Minutes November 27, 1990 Page 7 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. kg