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• <br />Planning & Zoning Board <br />April 9, 1997 <br />Page 9 <br />To Beaver. Residents work hard for their money, and he wants to be able to <br />store his things in his yard and not have to pay for outside storage. <br />Mr. David Raider, 6442 Ware Road, stated that outside storage Tots are not the <br />most beautiful type of development to attract to the City. In fact, one was turned <br />down because of aesthetics. They also attract birds and mice that damage <br />goods that are stored. Many motor homes approach the value of people's <br />permanent home. He does not want his put in a lot where he cannot see it. He <br />wants it on his own property, which is at the heart of home ownership. He has <br />voted for the schools and everything the City has asked for until this issue. If this <br />ordinance is passed, he will consider moving to another community where he <br />can keep his snowmobile and trailer on his own property. <br />Mr. Brad Lindgren, 388 Thomas Street, stated that he lives on a corner lot and is <br />in compliance with the present ordinance. He would also be in compliance with <br />the proposed new ordinance but would have to drive to the back half of his <br />property to store his vehicle. It would still be seen from the street. He requested <br />the Board, when drafting the new ordinance, to please consider property owners <br />with corner lots. There are many of them, and they have additional special <br />problems to be in compliance. <br />Mr. Mike Toffoli, 6865 Blackduck Drive, stated that he is currently in compliance <br />with the ordinance but would have no way to put his RV in the back yard. It is <br />used year round for his family, and he does not believe he should have to stored <br />at a place required by the City because it is not harming one. <br />Mr. John Verone, of Lake Drive, asked if the Board has researched neighboring <br />cities on how this issue is handled. He noted that Coon Rapids, a much bigger <br />City with more population, tried to pass a similar ordinance which almost caused <br />a fight. Although many people are not as fortunate as he is to have a lot of <br />property, he does not believe they should be denied privileges that he has. <br />Every time he turns around rights are being taken away. <br />Ms. Monica Slayton, 6283 Maple Lane, stated that there is no problem in her <br />neighborhood, and this ordinance is an infringement on what she can do on her <br />own property. She also expressed frustration at not being informed. She did not <br />receive a flyer. If there is another public hearing, she would like to know how <br />she can be informed of it including the options that will be discussed. <br />Chair Schaps stated that the process to review this specific ordinance will take <br />more than one meeting. An effort will be made to make the current ordinance <br />available as well as the revised ordinance noting all revisions. No one from the <br />City participated in distributing flyers. They were distributed by a private party. <br />IIMr. Brand stated that there is a communication problem and minimal language <br />used in The Quad that does not explain the issue. This issue was passed by the <br />