Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 06 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2008 Page 13 of 15 Terri Mitchell, 1302 Jackson Ct., Louisville, CO discussed some of the power point slides for clarification on screening requirements. Teresa Peck, 1316 Franklin Ave., Louisville, CO requested clarification of the restrictions for parking in the back yard. She stated she specifically purchased a home in an area that did not have covenants. The proposed ordinance will be too restrictive. Commission Questions: Sheets, Pritchard and Loo stated they had no questions. Tengler asked Kingston if a complaint is received by the Police Departing regarding the proposed length of 32’, how the police department will be able to investigate without a search warrant. Kingston replied they can not enter property without a search warrant; however, they would notify the owner of a complaint. If the complaint is not resolved then a search warrant can be obtained. Lipton asked Wood how the staff had determined the five (5) night maximum parking limit. Wood stated the limitation was at the recommendation of Bruce Goodman, Chief of Police. He also stated the five (5) night limit is less restrictive then what is currently allowed. Russell asked why a setback could not be enforced for the parking of a recreational vehicle, especially when some of them are as large as a structure. Wood stated a structure would have a building permit that carry specific survey requirements and inspections while a recreational vehicle does not have those same requirements. Russell asked how to the police become involved in the enforcement of an ordinance such as this one. Kingston stated most of their involvement would be the result of a complaint. Hartman asked if the current LMC covers the POD storage units. Wood stated it does not. Public Hearing Closed Commission Comments: Sheets stated she had no comment at this time. Tengler stated he does not support the ordinance in its current form. He also stated the ordinance violates the private property owner rights. Pritchard stated he had no comment at this time. Lipton stated the ordinance needs additional work. He stated a concern that the ordinance did not govern things that might cause harm to others. Loo stated her agreement with Lipton. She also stated the parking of recreational vehicles should not have a negative impact of the neighbors. The ordinance should include size limit, setback limitation and the number of days the unit can be parked.