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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1989CITY OF APPLE VALLEY URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 25, 1989 1. CALL TO ORDER The July 25, 1989 Urban Affairs Committee Meeting was called to order by Chairman John McKay in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Sharon Schwartz, Barb Savanick, Jeffrey Weldon, Shirley Doering and John McKay. Members Absent: Jeannine Churchill, JoAnne Ellison, and Pamela Sohlberg. Staff Present: Scott Hickok and Kurt Chatfield. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOTION: A motion was made by Sharon Schwartz, seconded by Shirley Doering, that the Committee wrap up parking code issues and not discuss home occupations or housing maintenance codes until the next meeting. The agenda was approved as revised. The motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1989 The minutes were approved as written. MOTION: A motion was made by Shirley Doering, seconded by Sharon Schwartz, to have a briefing on code enforcement procedure. The motion carried unanimously. Staff member Scott Hickok gave a presentation on code enforcement procedures. Scott Hickok proceeded to explain that land use codes are enforced according to complaint and through drive-by inspections. He stated that it is crucial that when enforcing city codes, cases should be treated consistently. He explained that code violations are entered into the computer and tracked to ensure this consistency. Scott explained that he treats code enforcement as an educational process before becoming an enforcement process. The Urban Affairs Committee complimented Scott Hickok on a fine presentation. 4. DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL PARKING CRITERIA The Committee began the discussion by talking about the location of vehicles on residential lots. Urban Affairs Advisory Committee July 25, 1989 Page 2 Sharon Schwartz stated that she liked the idea of restricting vehicles to an area around the house. She expressed concern over someone paving in the distant backyard. Barb Savanick suggested that vehicles only be allowed in back by variance. Shirley Doering stated she feels vehicles should be stored within 20 feet of the house, but she questioned about holding utility trailers to the same standards. Chairman McKay stated that he felt 25 feet was reasonable. A general discussion ensued. Scott Hickok suggested that a permit process for impervious surfaces could prevent some future problems. A general discussion ensued. MOTION: A motion was made by Sharon Schwartz, seconded by Shirley Doering, that a permit should be required for the installation of impervious surfaces and the fee should be no more than twenty-five dollars. The motion carried unanimously. Barbara Savanick inquired as to what will be required of existing impervious surfaces. Chairman McKay instructed the staff that it should be made clear to the Planning Commission and the City Council that current impervious surface conditions should be grandfathered in. A general discussion ensued. MOTION: A motion was made by Sharon Schwartz, seconded by Shirley Doering, that all vehicles shall be parked within twenty-five feet of the principle structure on a residential site (R-1C, R-1B, R-lA and R-2). The motion carried unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Sharon Schwartz, seconded by Shirley Doering, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. kg