HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1990URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
October 23, 1990
This is an informal set of minutes due to the fad that there was not a quorum.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Apple Valley Council Chambers.
Members Presen>: Chairman John McKay and Member Jeannine Churchill.
Members Absent: Members Shirley Doering, Pamela Sohlberg, JoAnne Ellison, and Shazon Schwartz.
Staff Presents Bruce Erickson and Scott Hickok
Others Presenb None.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF OCTOBER 23, 199(1
The agenda of October 23, 1990 was approved as written
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 1990
The minutes of September 25, 1990 were approved as written.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
The meeting began by discussing recycling. issues from the September 25, 1990 meeting. The discussion was
general and covered topics such as the recycling education program for the schools and the commeraal recycling
program for the City of Apple Valley.
Staff handed out a copy of the original memorandum from Tim Sheldon, Ciry Attorney, and expkained that
through the course of our Urban Affairs meetings, we have covered the majority of items cited in Sheldon's memo.
The items on the agenda for the evening of October zird were the only remaining items [o be discussed.
A. Condition of Outside Storage Buildings
Hickok explained that dilapidated outside storage bu~7dings in residential azeas were a concern and something
to be discussed. The uniform building code would ailow the buildings to be removed or demolished in the event there
was a health or safety hazard, but maintenance of such buildings. has little or no standazds according to our code.
Hickok continued by emphasizing the points that our code does cover and stated that Code Section Al-S, Accessory
bw7dings and structures, require a permit if their overall size exceeds 144 squaze feet. The code does discuss setbacks,
materials, maximum height, and also, states that all accessory storage buildings shall be maintained and kept as to not
be an eye sore or nuisance. Any such building which is not so maintained, shall be removed by the property owner
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or upon due notice said bu~7ding may be removed by the city at the property owner's expense. Hickok explained that
the problem with the ordinance, as written, is that it does not specifically state what is an eye sore or nuisance and
therefore, may make it difficult from an enforcement standpoint.
Jeannine Churchill suggested language that would set criteria for considering items such as can it be lacked?,
could it be hazardous to children based on the condition?, aze there broken windows?, is the wood rotted?, aze the
window sills rotted?, etc.
Bruce Erickson stated the importance of clearing up any vague or ambiguous language because of an inability
to go to court with such language. Erickson cited the 3:00 - 6:00 pazkiog ordinance as a good example of the necessity
of cleaz, concise language.
Jea~e Churchill stated that she felt that outside storage buildings should be anchored properly and asked
about fish houses. She also staked that fish houses in the older sections of Burnsville hate become a real problem
and we could look to them foi some of their experiences with these structures.
B: Living m Recreational Vehicles.
Associate Planner Scott Hickok briefly explained the potential problems with people living in recreational vehicles.
He referred to the original memo from Jim Sheldon that stated that except for screening, living in recreational vehicles
is currently not regulated
dohs McKay asked if there were many problems with this.
Scott Hickok responded that he knows of one specific situation, but does not know how extensive the problem
actually is.
Jeannine Churchill stated that she felt that a provision coukl be made to allow visitors to stay in their camper,
but a time }unit should be set at two weeks with a maxunum number of times per year.
Valley.
Bruce Erickson stated that he knows of at least one situation where visitors stay in a house trailer in Apple
Jeanine Churchill reiterated that she feels that two weeks should be the maximum for this activity.
Scott Hickok stated that there is a camp ground in the northern edge of Apple Valley. He refers residents
to that camp ground on a regular basis in the summer when they are inquiring about campers and whether or not
living in them temporarily is allowed
Jeannine Churchill asked about the number of units within that pazk.
Bruce Erickson checked with officers on staff and responded by saying the pazk is full to capacity of holiday
weekends and is three-quarters full on most other weekends.
Churcln7l stated that the camp ground is equipped. with hookups for campers and motor homes and is a good
solution to temporary living arrange-meats in the community.
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C. Noise Ordinance for Hours of Operation
Scott Hickok stated that with the exception of the sand and gravel operation and a section of the code that
refers to dogs or pets, there is no noise restrictions.
Jeannine Churchill stated that she felt that a 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm. time could be stated in the code for other
activities such as construction, power tools, Lawn mowing, etc
John McKay couunented that in many cases this is self-believing and that a strider regulation may not be
needed.
Hickok stated that he would draft an ordinance with horns as Churchill had suggested for the next meeting.
I). Update on Rental Property Maintenance Codes - Whds doing what?_
Scot I-&ckok gave a brief summary of what has been done to date on the maintenance codes, discussed other
communities and their activities, and closed by stating that we will be working at the housing maintenance code issue
incrementally, starting with rental property restrictions.
E. Weed/Vegetation Policy Issues
Scott. I3ickok expL•iined the weed and vegetation policy issues in Appk: Valley. In this discussion Hickok stated
that the current weed ordinance was ddermhied to be insufficient during the 1990 weed season and because of that,
Hickok stated that he felt a new weed ordinance, or an amendment to our current weed ordinance, was necessary.
Through that discussion,. Iiickok pointed out specific sduations in the community where our ordinance did nd comply.
He volunteered to draft an ordinance that would cover the loop holes in the current Language.
5. ADJOITRNMENT
The meeting adjourned a[ 8:30 p.m.