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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 10-02 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PacketsMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 2, 1985 MEMBERS ATTENDING: Chairman Gordon Johnson, David Runyan, Helen McClelland, Phil Sked, John Bailey Del Johnson , John Palmer and Jane Paulus STAFF ATTENDING: Craig Larsen, City Planner Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES; Mrs. Helen McClelland moved for approval of the August 28, 1985 meeting minutes. Mr. Phil Sked seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. II. NEW BUSINESS; Review of Accessory Use Regulations. Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the City Council recommended review and comment on the accessory use regulations. Changes to the Zoning and Antenna Ordinances must originate at the Planning Commission. Mr. Larsen stated that staff divided the ordinances into 3 area's; structures, vehicles and miscellaneous. To aide the discussion Mr. Larsen used a graphic which depicted a typical zoning ordinance minimum sized lot of 75 feet in width and 120 feet in depth. The principal dwelling and accessory garage maintain a 20% lot coverage. A discussion ensued with comments on the following items: Mr. Larsen told the Commission the City has received complaints in regard to skateboard ramps. Mr. Larsen explained many of the complaints concerned a ramp constructed on Wooddale and 70th Street that measured 16 feet wide, 34 feet long and 8 feet high. Mr. Larsen said this is one item the City has little control over and is only controlled by accessory structure setback requirements. No change was made to the recommended 50 foot setback. Mr. Larsen asked the Commission for their opinion on the proposed change regarding playhouses, treehouses or forts. Mr. Larsen stated staff would like the regulation to read; "not in the front yard". The Commission agreed. Mr. Larsen directed the Commission's attention to the Nuisance Ordinance section on vehicles. Mr. Larsen explained the new ordinance allows any number of vehicles on the driveway as long as they maintain a setback of 15 feet from the curb. Recreational vehicles, boats, snow mobiles etc., are legal uses if they are stored in the garage or one may be stored on the driveway maintaining the required 15 foot setback from the street and the 5 foot sideyard setback. If there is a need to vary from the ordinance there is a variance process. Mrs. McClelland asked Mr. Larsen if there was a time limit on the variance if a variance is granted. Mr. Larsen stated there is no time limit attached to the variance because the Committee took the position that as long as you own the vehicle the variance is in effect. The Commission focused their attention on the options for recreational vehicles. The Commission agreed on the following option: Status Quo, i.e. in garage or on driveway within 15 feet of curb. Variance is needed for any other location The Commission agreed with the ordinance on vehicles as written, but would like to see vehicles stored in the rear yard when appropriate.. The Commission stated they do not want wood piles in the frontyard. Wood piles are to be located in the side or rear yard with setback requirements stipulated by the fire department and Mr. Larsen. Mrs. McClelland requested that compost piles be limited to the rear yard. The Commission members agreed with Mrs. McClelland. III. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Runyan moved for adjournment of the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Sked seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted; W