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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1998 Ms. Wyland stated the average hanger size in the existing air park is approximately 2,650 square feet. There is one hanger at 3,200 square feet, another planned for the near future and a possible expansion of an existing hanger - all within the original park. If the Council determines that an increased hanger size is appropriate, staff would suggest that Article VI, Item 6.4E, of the Declaration of Convenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Century Farm Development dated April 5, 1996, be amended to read as follows: E. Maximum hanger size is 3,200 square feet. F. Maximum hanger height of 28 feet. The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on this item and recommended approval of the amended PDO as recommended above. Staff is recommending approval of the amendment to the PDO as stated. Mayor Sullivan asked what other people at the Air Park think about the amendment. Ms. Wyland stated the applicant and his neighbor are in favor of the amendment. A notice was sent to all neighbors within 600'. No comments were received. The Air Park Association has no objections to the amendment. Mayor Sullivan asked what the FAA would say. Ms. Wyland stated the FAA does not get involved with hanger size. The City of Blaine has hangers at 3,400 square feet. The hanger is limited to three (3) planes regardless of size. Council Member Lyden moved to approve amendment to the PDO as stated in the staff report. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 09 - 98, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Relating to Driveway Width, Mary Kay Wyland - Ms. Wyland stated that with an increase in the construction of three (3) stall garages, staff has received numerous requests for an amendment to the existing ordinance relating to driveway width. Frequently these requests come to the attention of staff in the enforcement of the existing the code. Some property owners pave the triangle area following receipt of their occupancy certificate while others pave the driveway following issuance of occupancy if weather has not permitted driveway installation. Ms. Wyland read the current ordinance regarding driveway width. The following is a list of reasons provided in support of the proposed amendment to allow a wider driveway curb cut: 1. Three (3) care garages are typically 32 feet - 36 feet in width thus the request for a wider driveway. 2. Driving over the triangle area/curbing kills the grass. 3. The placement of rock in the triangle area due to damaged sod may be unsightly and spill out into the roadway. 4. The Ordinance allows a maximum of 65% impervious surface with 35% green area on a residential property. The additional pavement would be approximately 22