Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/04/2010

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review of site plans since that time. Salvage operations have never been a pemutted use in the highway corridor. Outdoor storage is only allowed in a very limited area along Highway 10. The Sub-Committee received all of the material on all properties and met with Staff on March 2"d t0 review and discuss enforcement options. The cormnittee members expressed particular concern regarding the appearance of property along the Northstar rail corridor now that we have commuter trains traveling along this stretch. The following are the Sub-Committee recommendations: Vegetation-if the vegetation is on a developed lot, the regulation should be enforced and a notice sent to the property owner or tenant. If it is on a side lot or outlot (which is undeveloped), we would request they cut back 10 to 15 feet along the right of way, similar to what we have done in Town Center to help the appearance of the property but not be overly burdensome. Accumulation of Waste-should be immediately addressed. Any junk or debris should be removed and dumpsters should be screened. No storage should be higher than the fence. Cannot stock pile pallets outside, they must be discazded. Outside Storage-should be screened where it is allowed. Not concerned about the surfacing requirement. It can be stored on gravel but it must be screened and outside storage of materials cannot exceed height offence. No grass growing between stored items. Staff would recommend a minimum of Class V. Paving requirements-approaches and drives should be paned, including existing properties. Do not require curbing except on new development. There aze benefits to requiring curbing and paving. Curbing directs drainage and in addition to controlling dust, paving has the added benefit of erosion protection for storm sewers. Ensure there is a paved azea for customers as well. Give owners adequate time to comply, 12 to 18 months. Maybe have some kind of incenfive to get it done this year. Temnorar~Signs-go back to requiring a permit for temporary signs so that staff can better track them. No fee or nominal fee for the permit. Also would like Council to adopt a resolution regarding the policing of the right-of--way in reference to signs stating if the State and County will not police their right-of--way, the City will do so. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles-should be immediately enforced and removed. Full copies of the zoning districts aze available upon request. Ftimding: Drafting and processing an ordinance is covered under regular City Stafftune.