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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> September 9, 1998 <br /> Page 11 <br /> n <br /> Mr. Corson made a MOTION to continue the Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition discussion <br /> at the October, 1998, meeting, and was supported by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried 7-0. <br /> Mr. Brixius asked if the applicant is aware of the letter from Mr. Powell, Consulting <br /> Engineer. Mr. Quigly indicated he was aware of the letter. <br /> D. PUBLIC HEARING- CONTINUED -Zoning Text Amendment-Driveway <br /> Width <br /> Chair Schaps opened the public hearing at 8:41 p.m. <br /> Mr. Jackson stated that over the past several months/years the City has regularly received <br /> requests from property owners to increase the width of their driveways from 26',as <br /> provided in the Zoning Ordinance,to something wider. The Planning, Building, and <br /> Engineering Departments have reviewed this section of the Zoning Ordinance and believe <br /> a change to a wider width will not affect the integrity of the Ordinance and would <br /> therefore recommend the attached amendment. This amendment would allow a driveway <br /> width up to 36'. The 36' width was selected based on the average width of a three car <br /> garage. <br /> Mr. Jackson showed pictures of residents that have installed rocks as a way of widening <br /> their driveways. He stated another problem is when residents frequently drive over the <br /> curb nothing can grow in that area. He also showed pictures from residents in other <br /> communities with driveways wider that 26'. <br /> Chair Schaps asked if green space is a problem. Mr. Jackson indicated green space is not <br /> a problem. At 10,800 square feet allowable coverage is 65%. If the text amendment is <br /> approved driveway space would be 1,584 square feet. <br /> Mr. Corson expressed concern regarding cul-de-sacs and the appearance of a sea of <br /> asphalt. Mr. Jackson stated the contractors and homeowners will ensure their property <br /> looks good. He noted the pride of ownership issue. <br /> Mr. Corson asked if the text amendment is consistent with other communities and noted <br /> the motor home issue. Mr. Jackson stated other communities do not address this issue. <br /> He stated motor homes can legally be parked on the street. <br /> Mr. Schilling brought up the snow plowing issue. He stated he believes it is a good idea <br /> to limit width of the garage corner to corner to a 36' maximum. <br /> Mr. Dunn stated he feels this is a step in the wrong direction. He stated he had previously <br /> asked for specific data. He stated that 45% of the front yard will be concrete on a 80' lot <br /> with a three car garage. He stated residents can get by with a 26' driveway with a three <br /> car garage. The City has the right to dictate driveway width because it is the City's land. <br />