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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2008 Page 14 of 15 Russell stated he does not support the parking of a recreational vehicle in the front yard. He also stated if the vehicle is as large as a structure then the ordinance should regulate bulk, mass and setback. The purpose of the ordinance should be to allow for enforcement when the neighbors don’t think it works. Hartman stated that the ordinance is needed but it is too arbitrary as it is currently written. The ordinance also needs to address the placing of PODs in front yard. Sheets stated the ordinance is arbitrary and is not ready for forwarding to City Council. She stated a concern with regulating aesthetics and not safety. Also, the five (5) day parking limit is to low. Lipton requested a second round of comments from the Commissioners. Tengler stated the ordinance is not ready to be forwarded to City Council. Pritchard stated he agreed with Hartman about the PODs and perhaps they should be considered temporary storage. Lipton stated the ordinance is a good start. He stated the following items need to be worked on: 7-10 nights of parking, setback requirement is needed, screening in the back yard, and depth of gravel could probably be 4”. He stated he does not support the non-owner parking on a site. Loo stated the ordinance is a good start and Lipton has identified areas that need work. Russell stated his agreement that the ordinance is not ready for City Council. He also stated the need for screening in the backyard. Hartman stated she had no additional comments but she agreed with the others in that the ordinance is a good beginning. Lipton requested a discussion with staff regarding what staff would need to move this forward. Wood discussed the following: 1) number of units allowed to be parked 2) location, the need to establish setback or not establish setback 3) screening / fencing, backyard, interior sideyard and street sideyard 4) acceptable number of nights an RV can be parked in front 5) depth of gravel for RV storage 6) maximum length of unit(s) After discussion on the above listed items, the Commission agreed to the following: 1) 2 units allowed 2) no setbacks 3) corner lot fencing possible but none required between lots or in backyard 4) 14 nights of parking 5) 4” depth of gravel 6) need more information on possible length of RVs Loo moved and Tengler seconded a motion to continue Resolution No. 09, Series 2008; RV – Trailer Ordinance to the May 8, 2008 public hearing. th Russell noted he would not be able to attend the May 8 meeting.