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URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MINUTES
JULY 11, 1989
1. CALL TO ORDER
The July 11, 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: Pamela Sohlberg, JoAnne Ellison, Sharon Schwartz,
Jeffrey Weldon, Jeannine Churchill, Shirley Doering and John McKay.
Staff Present: Bruce Erickson, Kurt Chatfield and Scott Hickok.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as written.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 13TH AND JUNE 21ST
The minutes of June 13th were approved. The minutes of June 21st had
one minor correction - John McKay rather than Kevin. The minutes were
approved with this correction being made..
4. DYSCU55 OPTIONS FOR PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATION VEHICLES
Chairman McKay opened the discussion. We have talked about
grandfathering, but nothing has been written. How will this be handled?
Associate Planner Hickok explained how grandfathering applies to
driveways. Currently, staff is contacting those homeowners owning
vehicles parked on gravel.
Jeffrey Weldon asked if there could be a clause about maintenance of
gravel or crushed rock if it is allowed. He felt the City would not be
able to enforce future housing maintenance ordinances if the staff is
unable to enforce the proposed gravel surface ordinance.
Sharon Schwartz asked if the crushed rock will be in the front yard,
side yard or where (required distance from main structure).
Pamela Sohlberg asked if we restrict people to four cars per lot,
will they have to appear before the Council to get approval for two mare?
A general discussion ensued about enforcing a four car ordinance.
MOTION: A motion was made by Pamela Sohlberg, seconded by Sharon
Schwartz, that all areas for parking spaces and driveways must be surfaced
with concrete, bituminous, or approved pavers. Motion 3 - 2 defeated.
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Shirley Doering asked about the definition of a vehicle and permitted
number of vehicles on a residential lot.
A general discussion as to what is considered a vehicle ensued.
Sharon Schwartz suggested that State Statutes should determine the
definition of a vehicle.
Chairman . John McKay expressed concern that utility trailers,
snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc. would make the four car maximum ordinance
too restrictive.
A general discussion ensued.
MOTION:. A motion was made by Pamela Sohlberg that no more than four
vehicles be allowed on a residential lot and a permit may be granted for
an additional two licensed or unlicensed vehicles and this permit shall be
issued through the administration (Planning Staff) rather than City
Council approval. Motion was not seconded and died.
Associate Planner Scott Hickok reminded the Committee that the
vehicle definition in the existing four car ordinance would have to be
amended to include all types of vehicles, not just cars and pick-up
trucks.
Jeff Weldon asked a question about the neighbor notification process.
A general discussion ensued.
Captain Erickson added that neighbor input would add subjectivity to
the process and would be difficult to defend in court.
MOTION: A motion was made by Jeff Weldon, seconded by Pamela
Sohlberg that the numbers of licensed or unlicensed vehicles per
residential lot (R-lA through R-2) shall not exceed four outside with
provision for two additional licensed or unlicensed vehicles by permit.
This permit shall be reviewed and issued by City Staff. Motorized
licensed and unlicensed vehicles shall be parked on an impervious surface.
Non-motorized vehicles shall be parked on gravel, crushed rock, or an
impervious surface.
The Committee recommended revising the current ordinance Al-61 d 4,
deleting the condition for notification of adjacent property owners to
eliminate subjectivity in the permit approval process.
MOTION: A motion was made by Chairman McKay, seconded by Pamela
Sohlberg, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.