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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/1989CITY OF APPLE VALLEY 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. Urban Affairs Committee Minutes July 11, 1989 Page 2 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.