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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/1989CITY OF APPLE VALLEY URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 1989 1. CALL TO ORDER The November 14, 1989 Urban Affairs Committee Meeting was called to order by Chairman John McKay at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Apple Valley City Hall. Members Present: Sharon Schwartz, Jeffrey Weldon, and Jeannine Churchill. Members Absent: Pamela Sohlberg, JoAnne Ellison, Shirley Doering, and Chairman John McKay. Staff Present: Bruce Erickson and Scott Hickok. Others Present: Mayor Branning and Councilmember Savanick. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: A motion was made by Member Weldon, seconded by Member Schwartz, to approve the agenda as written with the addition of the parking ordinance discussion as requested by the City Council. The motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1989 The minutes were not officially approved for the meeting of October 24, 1989. 4. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS FOR HOUSENG MAINTENANCE CODES Jeffrey Weldon stated that he had read through the Winona Housing Maintenance Code and that he agreed that this version was a good starting point for discussion. After a brief, general discussion, Scott Hickok explained the housing maintenance code could be drafted in its entirety and the Committee could then modify that draft as necessary. All members agreed on this approach. 5. OTHER BUSINESS A. Member Schwartz asked about the present conditions at the Apple Valley Auto Center on County Road 42. Schwartz expressed concern about this unkept appearance. Hickok responded that the developer has been notified of necessary corrections and has been given a deadline to accomplish these corrections. Urban Affairs Committee Minutes November 14, 1989 Page 2 B. Planner Hickok explained the actions of the City Council on November 9, 1989. At the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, Councilmember Humphrey stated that because of modifications that he felt were extreme,. the parking ordinance options should be discussed one. more time by the Urban Affairs Committee. Mayor Branning echoed this feeling and explained that he would feel more comfortable if this Committee would send forth the ordinance that they are more comfortable with. Hickok continued by explaining the process this Committee has utilized to date. Members of the audience were brought up-to-date and then asked to comment or raise questions as necessary. Sheila Hisdahl, 815 Fireside Drive, Apple Valley, stated that she felt there should be no restrictions put on the driveway in front of a residence. She continued by saying they have children that drive and have as many as seven (7) cars at her home at one time. Hickok asked if this meant seven (7) cars plus those in the garage, or seven (7) cars including those in the garage. He continued by explaining that the current ordinance means those vehicles outside, not in the garage. Hisdahl added that she felt that vehicles, such as campers, boats, and other R.V.'s, should be parked behind the house only. Member Schwartz commented on the fact that many of the older homes have single car garages and smaller driveways. Member Weldon added that he lives in an area with small-lot, single-family homes and he feels that guidelines are necessary or there could be clutter. Steve Mahan, 884 Oriole Drive, stated that he .lives in a home that he bought four years ago. He felt that parking his car in the backyard should be allowed. Mr. Mahan brought a neighbor with him to support the fact that it does not bother his neighbor. Planner Hickok asked if he was parking his car on a hard surface. Mahan replied that he was not. Hickok explained the ordinance as it presently applies to motorized vehicles. Captain Erickson explained how the 3:00 - 6:00 a.m. parking ordinance would apply to Mahan's condition. Mahan stated he parks two (2) cars in the driveway and that there is no room for a third. Hickok commented that it is for that reason the code would allow him to park on the street. Elvina Yetzer, Apple Valley, commented on other nuisance items such as wood piles that should be addressed. Urban Affairs Committee Minutes November 14, 1989 Page 3 Barbara Savanick, Apple Valley Councilmember, stated that her personal experience with gravel has not been good. She felt weeds would grow between the rocks eventually, and one would be worse off than if there were no surface at all. Ron Cavcutt, Apple Valley, stated he agrees with the idea of this ordinance, but does not know if he agrees with the surfacing requirements. The price of a hard surface would likely be more than the boat that is on it. Mr. and Mr. Vierow, Apple Valley, agree with the ordinance, but feel the vehicles should be placed "as close to the owner's home as possible." Twenty-five feet (25') may not be restrictive enough. A general discussion ensued. Member Weldon stated that in the absence of the other members, he felt the Committee should carry the discussion to their next meeting at this time. Support was voiced for the "pink" version of the ordinance by Mr. Weldon. The next meeting was set for November 28, 1989. 6. ADJOURNMENT The Urban Affairs Committee Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. kg