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„ � . � �, . ' .;:. -� : :: : To: �liounds View Planning Commission From; James Ericson, Planning Associate Suhject: Code Interpretation: �ectior� 1121,10, Subd 6. I�a.te: Meeting of October 1, 1997 �acl��rou�ci: The property o�wner of 2109 �Iillview Road, I3on Leshovsky, has approached the City with a desire to install temporary parking spaces adjacent to tihe existing improved parking area. This has come about as a result of v�hicles being parked on the grass at this four-plex. I�stallation oi temporary spaces consisting o� class S gravel would alleviate the parking problems being experienced. Analy�9�o '� On the surface, this request seems simple enough. However, it was pointed out by tke Rick Jarson, the City's building inspector, that gravel parking surfaces are not allawed in this particular zoning district. (The faur-plex is located in an R-3 District.) I couid not find reference to this disailowance in the Code until I found Section 1121.09, Subd. 6, which pertains to "Grade Elevations." I have included a copy of this for your referrence, The Code does state tha.t exeept for R-1 and R-2 districts, atl driveways and parking areas shall be bituminous. (Concrete is not even listed as an option.} However, further down in the same paragraph, iemporary surfaces are addressed, whereby gravei surFaces are altawed. I think the two references conflict with each other making the intent of the subdivision unclear. In its travels through the City, Staff has obseroed a number of temporary and unimproved parking areas/driveways in the R-3 I�istrici. Reeorta�endation: The Planning Cornmission, acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, needs io interpret the Code with regard to gravel parking surfaces in districts other thai I�-1 and It-2 to determine whether a temporary surfaces wou(d be allowed �i 2109 Hillview Road, until such time tha.t ihe Code can he rewri�ten to clarify this rceference. i'