Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/23/2019

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City Code defines "inoperable vehicle" as follows: Inoperable vehicle means any motor vehicle which cannot meet all of the following criteria: (1) The vehicle must be able to be driven or propelled under its own power upon demand in its existing condition; and (2) The vehicle must be able to be driven or propelled under its own power in a safe manner and not be wrecked, junked, or dismantled at the time of inspection and/or abatement; and (3) The vehicle must have current license plates and tabs; and (4) The vehicle must have current proof of liability insurance, as required by state law. City Code allows for one (1) inoperable vehicle to be located on a property. Recognizing that the property is used for automobile repair in addition to sales Staff would like City Council to provide direction as to whether or not to grant the property additional inoperable vehicles and if so, the number and appropriate location of inoperable vehicles that could be on the property at any one time. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council as to the number of inoperable vehicles that should be permitted on the property and the location in which those vehicles should be stored. 4. Utilization of an RV as livable space. Currently the property has an RV parked in the rear yard behind the barn. This RV is used by a family member as livable space and as an area to find quiet as the family member is a veteran that suffers from PTSD. A deck has been added to the RV to provide for additional space adjacent to the RV, making it more of a permanent fixture. The RV does not have current license and registration. Representatives from Ken's Repair and Sales indicated that the RV is not used for sleeping quarters and is not hooked up to water or septic and is only used as hang out space. The same family member provides grounds keeping maintenance of the property It appears that we have sufficient grounds to require removal of the RV in its current state/use (City Attorney Opinion coming soon). However, Staff would like direction from the City Council as to how Staff should approach the RV going forward. Council should provide policy direction to Staff as to how it would like to see the RV handled going forward. Based on that direction Staff can outline appropriate next steps. 5. U-Haul Dealership on the Property Currently the property is used as a U-Haul franchise location. Staff does not believe the U-Haul business is protected by the lawful -non conforming rights of the property. The use of the property as a dealership has resulted in U-Haul trucks/trailers being stored on the property. Does the City Council desire to see the U-Haul business continue from the property? If so, Staff will work with the property owner on appropriate applications. Timeframe: Staff is actively working with representatives from Ken's Repair and Sales and desires to gain final resolution prior to the end of 2019 when winter weather conditions will make code enforcement difficult. Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of it's normal duties. Responsible Party(ies):