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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2012 parking on the driveway and storage on the property with designated setbacks. The second issue is that under current City Code there is very little that is not allowed to be parked or stored as long as specific setbacks are met. The Planner felt that Council direction was needed on these two issues. Keis noted the varying setback relative to height. The Planner indicated that a 10 foot setback is required relative to a 10 foot height and a 3 foot setback relative to a 6'6" height. The Planner pointed out that most homes are built right up to the 10 foot setback minimum; therefore, not many properties would be able to store an RV in the side yard. Keis pointed out that the result would be RV storage in the back yard. McGraw pointed out that the Code addresses certain storage on a seasonal basis and asked if seasons were defined. The Planner indicated that a seasonal definition would have to be included in the Definitions Section of the Code. Blesener asked if the graphic included proposed changes or reflected the current Code. The Planner replied that the graphic included some proposed changes. The City Administrator reported that the current Code allows a property owner to pave within 3 feet of the property line, but noted that there are some things that cannot be stored within 3 feet of the property line. The Planner noted that storage of materials is not allowed within 3 feet of the line, but it is common to see storage on these paved areas. The Planner suggested that one option would be to address this reality and allow storage of materials within 3 feet provided that storage is screened. The Administrator noted the pictures that the Council has before it showing various examples of storage situations that exist in the City. Keis noted that the graphic the Planner prepared does not address the situation of a detached garage behind a house. The Planner indicated that he will add that illustration to the graphic. The consensus of the Council was to hold a workshop on this matter to discuss the various issues in more depth and invite the Planning Commission and the Code Enforcement Office to the workshop. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -11 -205 — CONTINUING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 903 GENERAL PROVISIONS, RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS FOR THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON 8