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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MARCH 8, 2007 Page 6 of 8 '" Resolution No. 07, Series 2007, Repeal Ordinance No. 1511, Series 2007 - a resolution recommending to Louisville City Council approval of Ordinance No. 1511, Series 2007 that would repeal Ordinance No. 1397, Series 2002 pertaining to the parking and storage of trailers on residential lots. . Applicant: City of Louisville . Case Manager: Paul Wood, Planning Director Public Notice Certification: Published in the Daily Camera on February 18, 2007 and posted in City Hall, Louisville Public Library, Recreation Center, the Courts and Police Building, and the City's website on February 16,2007. Conflict ofInterest and Disclosure: Deborski stated his family has a storage business but it does not include trailers so it is probably not a conflict of interest. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Wood provided the following summary: . The scope of the request is to review Ordinance 1511, Series 2007 which repeals Ordinance 1397, Series 2002 and amends Section 17.20.160 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) pertaining to the parking of trailers on private property. . The request is based on the number of comments received from the residents of Louisville covering a wide spectrum of concerns relative to the existing ordinance. . The request was initiated by City Council. . If approved the following language would be removed from Section 17.20.160 of LMC: 1 ) No trailer may be parked in the front yard of a residential lot for more than 72 hours. 2) No trailer may be parked on the side yard unless the side yard is enclosed with a privacy fence at least 4 feet in height, and no more than 6 feet in height. 3) The privacy fence cannot obstruct the vision clearance requirements. . The following language would remain in Section 17.20.160 ofLMC. 1) Precludes the parking of motor vehicles in residential front yards, unless located on the driveway. 2) If a motor vehicle is parked in a street side yard area, it is required to be screened from view with a six foot privacy fence. Wood stated that staff recommends approval of Resolution No.7, Series 2007 without conditions. Questions of Staff: Hartman requested a clarification of the process for the repeal. Wood confirmed that Council has recommended the repeal, which they have forwarded to Planning Commission for their action. After action by the Planning Commission it will then go to City Council for their review and action. Dalton stated that the issue is one that needs to be addressed. He asked if a recreation vehicle is considered a motor vehicle.