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