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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Review Proposed Revisions to Draft Ordinance to Establish Regulations for parking and Storing Commercial and Private Use Vehicles and Equipment in the Residential Districts Chairperson Bawden explained that at the joint meeting with City Council held on July 2, the Commissioners a/Id Councilmembers were asked to put their ideas in writing. Ms. Frolik explained that some of these were included in the Agenda and some were distributed prior to tonight's meeting. Chairperson Bawden suggested that the Commission review the suggestions made by Councilmember Beyer and Commissioner Deemer, included in the Agenda as exhibits A and B. Chairperson Bawden observed that Councilmember Beyer is suggesting a separation between Urban and Rural be made, along with the elimination of the prepared surface requirement. Commissioner Jensen stated she liked the idea of setting separate standards for Urban and Rural. Chairperson Bawden explained that they~purposely did not separate Urban and Rural, because the lot size requirement covered this issue. Chairperson Bawden stated that item a. was fine as it was. Commissioner Th0md stated he did not want the prepared surface requirement removed. Commissioner Terry explained the prepared surface requirement prevented vehicles fi-om being parked in various locations on the lot. Chairperson Bawden observed the Planning Commission consensus was to leave item a. as it was. Commissioner Thomd noted the Blaine ordinance used a percentage of the lot that could be prepared surface. Ms. Frolik explained that Ramsey ordinance requires the driveway to be in the fi-ont yard and could not exceed the garage width by more than 15 feet. Commissioner Thomd stated Blaine's ordinance allowec~ 45% of the lot to be paved. Commissioner I)e~er explained that con bit was crushed recycled cement and blacktop that can be used in place of Class V. Commissioner Tht>rud suggested Ramsey adopt 30% limit for prepared surface on a lot. Ms. Frolik explained that 30% is the existing lot coverage limitation for structures, which would leave nothing for prepared surfaces, Commissioner Thorud suggested a 60% limitation to include prepared surface Commissioner Deeiner explained a 2.5 acre lot would be allowed 30,000 square feet for prepared surfaces and buildings und~ the 30% restriction. Commissioner Jensen asked if the intent was for vehicles to be on a prepared surface. Commissioner Thorud replied that was the intent. Commissioner Jensen asked if there was a limit on the amount of recreational equipment on a lot. Chairperson Bawden asked for a suggestion on how that could be done. Commissioner Jensen stated other cities have set, such limits. Commissioner Thorud noted people move to Ramsey to get away from those limits. Comrr~i' sioner Jensen pointed out the importance of addressing residents with several pieces of equipment on t.h~k lots and vehicles parked with grass growing around them. Commissioner Thomd explained that residents can own several pieces of equipment and still have a nice looking lot. Planning Commission/August 6, 1996 Page 3 of 20