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• • • Planning & Zoning Board June 11, 1997 Page 2 Chair Schaps announced that the public hearing remains open and is continued at 6:35 p.m. Planning Consultant Kirmis stated that a draft to amend the City's ordinance regarding recreational vehicle storage is before the Board for consideration. He referred Board members to the May 27, 1997 memo which highlights the changes. He noted that the reference to a maximum number of vehicles has been deleted. The term "recreational vehicle" is an all encompassing term and includes such vehicles as snowmobiles, boats, boat trailers, truck campers, race cars, motorized homes, etc., and must be registered to the family residing on- site. Front yard storage is limited to driveways and identified setbacks that are broken down by street classification and measured from the curb line or pavement edge which makes the ordinance easier to enforce. Chair Schaps requested a modification to include all trailers of recreational vehicles. Mr. Johnson noted that recreational vehicles may not be registered but rented. He requested language to reflect either registered or rented recreational vehicles of the resident on -site. Mr. Dave Raider, 6442 Ware Road, stated that the language referring to measuring the setback distance could be misunderstood as to whether it is from a paved trail or a front roadway. Chair Schaps stated that the measurement is from a curb or street pavement, not a trail. Mr. Johnson requested additional language to prohibit RV's from blocking any trail crossing a driveway. Mr. Jerry Clausen, 6109 Lake Road, stated that he would prefer to see this issue covered in the nuisance ordinance. He belongs to a trailer organization and offers his property as a site for courtesy parking of people passing through with trailers. That is one of the reasons he purchased his property. He allows people to hook up to his electric and water utilities. Mr. Johnson stated that the ordinance is not intended for limited visits. It is intended to prevent permanent living situations. Ms. Wyland noted that the code provides for a 14 -day permit at no charge for visits from friends and relatives.