Agenda - Council - 01/22/2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The Commission received: numerous comments at .the public hearing, both pro and con, regarding the concept of regulating by numbers rather than operability. The Commissioners felt that the numbers proposed were too restrictive, especially. on the larger, rural type lots. Following the public hearing, the Commission directed City Staff to consider another method of regulating outdoor storage and parking: rather than limit by numbers, put limits. on the amount ofoff-street parking surface that can be applied to parcels, based on parcel size. On December 6, 2007, City Staff reported. back to the Planning Commission regarding some ideas for regulating .outdoor storage and parking by limiting the amount of prepared parking surfaces on a parcel. In the opinion of the Commission, this method was also flawed and difficult to enforce. A .second alternative presented by staff was to use a simplified number system based on a aggregate total that doesn't try to categorize by motorized, non-motorized, recreational, etc. A copy of the analysis presented to the Planning. Commission in December is also enclosed for your information. Some. discussion ensued regarding the fact thaf the abatement program appears to be having some success as far as regulating and enforcing the current ordinance that is based on vehicle operability. Funding: At this point, there is no additional funding required for Staff's research and reports. Recomnnendation: The Planning Commission recommends that City Council monitor the effectiveness. of the newly implemented abatement program and not amend the City Code to regulate outdoor storage of vehicles and equipment by numbers.. Council Action: Motion by Councilmember and seconded by Councilmember to introduce the proposed ordinance to amend Section 9.11.08 (Off-Street Parking) to establish limits on the number of vehicles and equipment stored outside on a residential property. -or- Action will be based on Council dis sion. Review Checklist: Copies. to: City Administrator City Attorney Interim Asst. Comm. ~Dev. Dir. Police Chief CC: 01.22.08 -200-