06-19-06 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 2006 In reviewing the Medium-Density Residential District (R-2), the Planner indicated that he would delete references to "agriculCUral" similar Co the changes Co be made in the R-1 District. LaValle raised Che issue of the varying building height maximums in the R-1 and R-2 Districts. The Planner explained how building height is measured, and also noted that it is common in R-1 and R-2 Districts to limit height so that huge structures are not constructed. The Administrator also noted that the City implemented a building height limitation in the R- 3District at the time that the Fire Department did not have fire fighting capabiliCies for high-rise structures. Those present reviewed the High Density Residential District (R-3). The Planner noted Chat staff discussed the parking of recreational vehicles at multi-family housing complexes and whether or not to prohibit these vehicles entirely, prohibit them from being parking in required parking or in landscaped areas, or require creation of designated, paved and screened areas for this parking. McGraw indicated that any restrictions that Che City can place on the parking of recreational vehicles helps townhome and condo associations in regulating this parking on their properties. McGraw reported that this issue is a constant hassle for association boards to deal with. McGraw felt that recreational vehicles should be parked in designated, paved and screened areas. Allan felt if limitations are placed on the parking of recreational vehicles in R-3, then limitations should also be established for R-1 and R-2 properties. LaValle stated that he did not want to be too restrictive on this issue. Keis noted that multi-family properties must have at least enough space to meet parking requirements. If there is additional space to accommodate the parking of recreational vehicles, Keis indicated YhaC was acceptable to him. He did not support requiring that the recreational vehicles be screened since there was no requirement for screening in R-1. The Administrator felt Chat restrictions on recreational vehicle parking in the R-3 would be used when there was a problem. He noted a recent problem at the Sleepy Hollow complex. The Administrator indicated that when recreational vehicle parking is impacting required parking, Che City could then utilize the ordinance requirements to address the situation. The Planner suggested that he put together some language to address this issue. The Planner asked if Chere was interest in allowing for increased building height in the R-3 District by CUP. It was noted that there is little or no