Agenda - Council - 12/12/1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I ,I Commissioner Deerner stated that he has received three calls at home regarding violations, which were investigated. ! Numerous suggestions and variations were discussed including, using .the urban and rural service areas, lot sizes, fehcing, forms of screening, types of allowable vehicles, and what constituted "offensive". Commissioner LaI}ue reminded those in attendance that the issue is not home occupations, but commercial vehicl~ storage. Cormnissioner He~driksen stated that there are numerous forms of commercially used vehicles, ranging from larg~ tracks and equipment to the passenger car or van with or without a logo. We may, perhaps, want to subscribe to the "out of sight - out of mind" theory, company Harold Bauer - 79i0 156th Avenue - said that he occasionally brings home a three-quarter tom truck for work andimust be on call 24 hours each day for emergencies. Commissioner Hegdriksen cited that the reason for tight restrictions on accessory structures in residential areas is 1~o control commercial activities in the residential districts. Zoning Administraior Frolik made a point for flexibility in the screening requirement. Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Holland to accept 75% opacity screening. Motion carried. Noting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Hendriksen, Holland, LaDue, Terry, and Thomd. Voting No: None. Commission conse,nsus was to add another option to allow a special permit process for those who could not comply q!rith the amended ordinance as it will be spelled out. Chairperson Bawd~n recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Chairperson BawdCn reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m. It was agreed to byithe Commission that the proposed amendment should read as follows: In the City of Ramsey no outside storage of any motor vehicle or equipment shall be permitted, EXCEPT as follows: 1. Currently libensed vehicles may be stored outside. One unlicensed motor vehicle may be stored outside, only on a bituminous paved, concrete, con bit, or prepared gravel, or other City approved equivalent surface. o Equipment,! the primary purpose of which is for residential/private transportation use or personal or ~'ecreational use, may be stored outside. Commercial motor vehicles and commemial equipment may be stored outside only under the following conditions: Planning Commission/November 30, Page 3 of 4 1995