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proposed amendment wouldn't solve this, it does not result in additional obstacles for individuals trying to <br />accommodate off-street parking needs. <br />The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing at their April 9, 2015 meeting and there were no written or <br />verbal comments received. <br />Alternatives <br />Option 1: Adopt Ordinance # 15-08 amending the off-street parking regulations by establishing a consistent setback <br />of five (5) feet for parking motor vehicles and equipment on residential properties, regardless of lot size. This <br />simplifies off-street parking provisions by eliminating different standards based on lot size. The requirement that <br />motor vehicles and equipment be stored closer to the principal structure than the lot line has proven impractical <br />when applied in the field and has not necessarily achieved its intended goal. Furthermore, the amendment still <br />ensures that items are not parked right along a property boundary, consistent with setback standards for driveways. <br />Staff supports this option. <br />Option 2: Do not adopt Ordinance # 15-08. If the amendment were not adopted, off-street parking standards would <br />remain as is, including different provisions based on lot size. While Staff is not aware of any noted issues with a <br />fifteen (15) foot setback (other than it being three [3] times the setback of a driveway), there have been concerns <br />raised regarding parking items closer to the principal structure than the lot line. From an enforcement perspective, <br />this has not been practical nor has it seemed to achieve its intended purpose of limiting the view of items from <br />adjacent properties. Staff does not support this option. <br />Funding Source: <br />This ordinance is being prepared as part of normal Staff duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />The Planning Commission recommends adopting Ordinance #15-08. <br />Action: <br />Motion to introduce Ordinance #15-08. <br />Attachments <br />City Code Section 117-355 with Redlined Text <br />Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated April 9, 2015 <br />DRAFT Ordinance #15-08 <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 04/22/2015 09:38 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/23/2015 02:54 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 04/20/2015 09:42 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 04/23/2015 <br />