Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 06 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2008 Page 11 of 15 Wood continued by thanking staff, the police department and the residents (stakeholders) that have worked on bringing the draft ordinance before the Planning Commission. By using a power point presentation Wood discussed the following: The draft ordinance has three principal elements: 1) Motor vehicle parking limitations; 2) Parking of recreational vehicles and trailers; and 3) Temporary Uses. The ordinance should address the extent to which private property owners would be able to park and store detached trailers, campers, and boats on private residential lots. The ordinance should address the following criteria: 1) Definition as to type of unit being regulated. The type may include all motor vehicles and trailers on private property or just those meeting a certain size criteria. 2) Clarification as to the number of vehicles or trailers may be parked or stored. 3) Where such eligible vehicles or trailers may be parked or stored. 4) Distance between an eligible motor vehicle or trailer to a sidewalk or property line. 5) A requirement that such vehicles or trailers be owned by the homeowner or the tenant. Survey of other jurisdictions included the following discussion topics: 1) Provides limited ability to park and store recreational units / trailers on private property. 2) Level of regulation more restrictive where such units are parked in front setback 3) Improved surface required 4) Screening required from public Wood continued with a review of the current regulations. LMC Section 8 – Health and Safety LMC Section 10.20 – Vehicle Parking LMC Section 17.20.160 – Parking of “Motor Vehicles” on a private residential lot Wood reviewed the draft ordinance and used pictures of trailers and RV’s that would and/or would not be in compliance with the proposed changes. Wood stated that staff is requesting the Commission’s direction on the following specific sections of the revised ordinance: 1) Section 17.20.160 regarding the screening requirement when a motor vehicle is parked in the side-yard of a property adjacent to a street. 2) Section 17.20.165 regarding the screening of a recreational vehicle when it is parked in the side-yard of a property adjacent to a street. 3) Section 17.20.165 regarding maximum length 4) Section 10.20.050 regarding prohibited uses Commission Questions of Staff: