Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/02/1996 - Public Hearing @ 7:33

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Mr. Jankowski reported that weight restrictions are not posted with the exception of during the spring thaw, and during that time, the City expects all vehicles to comply with those road restrictions. He advised that all road restrictions are either five tons or seven tons. Mr. Jankowski went on to explain that the purpose for the proposed ordinance is to restrict what type vehicles can be stored in residential areas, not to protect the streets. Dorene Peifer, 16301 Zirconium Street N.W. - questioned whose revenue was to be considered. Chairperson Bawden replied that anybody's revenue, whether it be the homeowner's or a company's, would be applicable. Marlys Williams, 5180 157th Lane N.W. - pointed out that Chapter 5 attempts to prohibit storage of junk vehicles and this amendment to Chapter 9 would allow outdoor storage of any number of private vehicles as long as they are licensed. Commissioner Deemer replied that Chapter 5 currently refers to unlicensed motor vehicles with the intent to prohibit the storage of junk. Chapter 9 deals with licensed vehicles, and we don't want to refer to them as junk. Ms. Williams questioned whether vintage classic cars, not operable but with collector license plates, were covered under Chapter 5 or Chapter 9. Ms. Frolik replied they would be considered a private use motor vehicle under Chapter 9. Commissioner Thorud inquired whether demolition cars would be allowed also. Ms. Frolik stated she assumed they would be if they had current licensing. Ms. Williams felt that the City was contradicting themselves with Chapter 5. Ms. Frolik specified that the ordinance does not say the vehicle has to be operable, it states "designed to be self-propelled." Ms. Williams reiterated that Chapter 5 states inoperable motor vehicles are not allowed. Terry Armstrong, 7290 154th Lane N.W. - stated that the Planning Commission has come up with about as workable a product as can be expected. He agreed that it needs some fmc tuning regarding the screening and parking surface, but that it is basically a workable ordinance that everyone can deal with. With regard to the junk cars issue, he felt that if it is a vehicle for commercial use, then it should be screened. Ms. Frolik explained that private use vehicles do not require screening. She noted that there still is only one unlicensed vehicle allowed. Commissioner Bawden noted that the prior discussion concerned vintage cars that were licensed but didn't run. Mr. Armstrong suggested requiring screening for both so that they wouldn't be offensive. He fek this is leading to an argument as to whose junk looks worse, therefore 75% screening should be required for everyone. Ms. Frolik felt this might open the door to a bunch of mini salvage yards. Public Hearing/Planning Commission/January 2, 1996 Page 3 of 4