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• • • Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 1997 Page 4 60 -foot road right -of -way, a 30 -foot wide road, the average setback on each side would be 15 feet. Mr. Robinson noted, however, that some property owners own and pay taxes on land up to the curb or pavement line, even though 15 feet of it is considered road rig ht -of -way. Mr. Dunn suggested that a workshop be held to further discuss the issues of this ordinance. There are 14,000 residents in the City that have not been heard. There is a lot at stake, and this ordinance should be considered carefully and cautiously. The demeanor of the meeting inhibited some people who wanted to speak but were intimidated by how things proceeded. He wants to be sure that the right decision is made that will affect the entire community. He recommended that once the public hearing is opened and closed, the discussion should be continued at a private workshop session to explore all options and hear from those who did not get a chance to represent themselves at the last public hearing. Chair Schaps stated that this is a continuation of the public hearing. Future City ordinances are not cast in cement. They can be changed, and this issue may be reviewed again in five years. There is a loud voice about what residents want and what they do not want. He recommended that the first sentence of Section 2, Subd. 21. eliminate, "A maximum of ," and begin with "Recreational vehicles, as defined... ". The number of calls to the police to complain about RV parking represents approximately 1/100 of 1 percent of the population in a 5 -year period. He does not want to over legislate anything and sees no reason to set a maximum. It is typical of legislation to set regulations on matters that are not causing problems. The purpose of the ordinance is to control and change as time goes on. Mr. Johnson added that flexibility is needed to address varying lot sizes. He agreed with Chair Schaps recommendation and stated that it would provide the flexibility he would like to see in the ordinance. Chair Schaps reopened the public hearing for public comment at 6:54 p.m. Mr. Joe Spenceman, 8171 Lake Drive, noted that a show of hands at the last public hearing indicated that only two residents were on one side of the issue, and the rest were on the other side. He does not understand how it can be said that anyone was intimidated, when the numbers are on their side. Mr. Paul Brandt, 6789 Shadow Lake Drive, stated that it is perfectly clear what residents want, and everyone has had equal opportunity to speak on the ordinance. Two spoke in favor of a restricted ordinance, and the rest rejected a