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Page Four PLANNING & ZONING BOARD September 10, 1986 MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved that Mr. Kluegel put together an amendment to the nuisance section of the City Code regarding glare and return it to the P & Z Board for approval. This ordinance should include all aspects of the ordinance used by the City of Columbia Heights and become number (19) in the nuisance ordinance, number (19) becoming number (20). Mr. McLean seconded the motion which carried unanimously. TEXT AMENDMENT - SURFACING AND DRAINAGE - OFF STREET PARKING The Board discussed how they would like to see the ordinance amended with regard to off - street parking. Mr. Cody drafted the amendment, which included a definition of "durable and dustless surface" for the definition section of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Kluegel agreed to put together the text amendment and return it to the P & Z Board for approval. TEXT AMENDMENT - MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Mr. Kluegel explained that he has had some difficult in the past en- forcing the parking ordinances in the City. The main problem is the issue of truck /trailer parking. The present ordinance prohibits motor vehicles exceeding a gross weight of 11,075 pounds. The Board discussed the weights of different types of vehicles and 0 whether the vehicles should be allowed in the ER district (which would include parcels of up to 5 acres). Mr. Kluegel was asked to present the P & Z Board with a list of sizes and weights of the typical trucks which the ordinance would deal with in order to place an appropriate weight restriction on the type of vehicles which can be parked in residential areas. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Mr. Schumacher explained the general function and purpose of the tax increment financing program proposed for the City. The Board had received for their review the entire package of tax increment informa- tion entitled "Development Program for Development District No. 1 ". Mr. Schumacher stated that certain variables (such as interest rates, etc.) were left blank and will be filled in for the actual public hearings for tax increment financing. He informed the Board that there is legislation pending which, if adopted, could have a negative impact on tax increment financing as a whole, therefore, the City would like to see action taken on this proposal before the legislatiVe changes. Several questions were answered and then Mr. Schumacher reminded the Board that the City Council will be responsible to carry out the program, the P & Z Board need only review the program to assure that it is consis- tent with the comprehensive plan for the City. MOTION: Mr. Prokop moved to adopt the Resolution stating that Develop - ment Program for Development District No. 1 is consistent with the Comp Plan. Mrs. Nelson seconded the motion which carried unanimously.