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MINUTIJS PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 2006 McGraw commented that newer communities do not have the problem of non-conforming driveways since paving is required for new construction. The Planner stated that that is correct. The Planner stated that if the Commission can reach a clear consensus on the paving issue, he will drafr an ordinance amendment for presentation to the council. The other option would be to research what neighboring cities are doing and bring Che discussion back to the Commission at its next meeting. Socha stated that she felt paving should be required for new conshvction, including new garage construction. Duray agreed. Rheaume pointed out the scenario where a stall is being added to an existing garage, and questioned the need to require that the driveway be paved. Rheaume felt the paving requirement should apply only to new construction. He pointed out that the problem will noC get any bigger. Barraclough agreed. Socha asked about a newly constructed garage. Barraclough pointed ouC that the paving requirement may impede property improvements. He agreed with Rheaume that the problem will not increase, and felt that property owners would be able to decide for themselves when the time is righC to pave their driveways. Duray felt that the paving requiremenC should kick in at a certain percentage of property improvement. Barraclough pointed out that the paving would be an additional expense on top of the cost of the improvement. Barraclough felt that a property owner would come in for a building permit, learn of the paving requirement, and the additional cost would force the improvement from happening. McGraw stated that he could understand the concerns being expressed, but felt an addition to a garage or a new garage had a direct connection to the driveway, thus the paving requirement should be imposed. McGraw acknowledged Chat the unpaved driveway problem will not get any worse, but noted that it will also not get any better for neighboring properties. McGraw felt the paving requirement should be in place for new construction, new garages and garage additions, but not required for storage buildings that do not have a driveway. Duray felt that the issue should be table until the nexC meeting so that the Planner can provide information on what neighboring communities are doing.