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Mounds View Planning Commission October 6, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> ithirty-five feet, or the width of the garage plus and additional ten feet, whichever is greater." He <br /> pointed out this would provide that residents with a single car garage can still have a 35-foot <br /> driveway, however, a three-stall garage can have a width of the garage, plus ten feet. He <br /> commented this appears to be very similar to what is allowed in other cities, with the exception <br /> that there would still be a limitation on the amount of driveway a resident could have, and it <br /> would not provide a blanket allowance on the width of the driveway. He explained the City <br /> would prefer to strike a balance between that and a restrictive driveway width. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson stated if the Commission so desires, staff can draft an ordinance that <br /> would reflect this type of change, or a similar change, in the event that the additional ten-foot <br /> width is not sufficient. He noted this matter was open for discussion, and if there were other <br /> means to accomplish this consideration, they can be discussed as well. <br /> Commissioner Laube commented that the ten-foot width could accommodate a semi-trailer. <br /> Commissioner Johnson noted, however, room would still be required to open doors and walk <br /> around the vehicle, which, if eight feet wide, would require having to walk along the curb or grass <br /> on the side of the driveway. He stated he would be in favor of a twelve-foot additional width. He <br /> added that being able to park a vehicle farther away from the building might be better from a fire <br /> and safety standpoint. <br /> • Commissioner Hegland stated he was in favor of the city of Shoreview's requirement that the <br /> impervious surface does not exceed 40 percent coverage of the lot, and did not see a need to be <br /> more specific than that. He commented that the City was attempting to control the amount of <br /> impervious surface and the curb cut with the current restrictions. He noted that there are varied <br /> types of homes within the community, and a rule that would be tied to the width of the garage <br /> would be overly restrictive, and would not solve any problems. <br /> Commissioner Kaden noted that a drawback to allowing lot coverage of 40 percent impervious <br /> surface would be in areas comprised of large lots, which could potentially pave half of their front <br /> yards. Commissioner Hegland noted they could limit the amount of impervious surface. <br /> Commissioner Johnson added they could indicate 12 fcct, or 40 percent impervious surface. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson stated that a problem might exist for both residents and staff, in terms <br /> of calculating a 40 percent impervious surface requirement. <br /> Commissioner Kaden added that this might also constitute a hardship for smaller lots, in that the <br /> structures upon it are also considered impervious surface, and this would not leave very much <br /> area within the lot for the driveway. Ericson stated this could occur, and could potentially result <br /> in a driveway that is smaller than that which is presently allowed by the Code. <br /> Commissioner Laube stated he was in favor of allowing the driveway to be the width of the <br /> garage, with additional footage to the side, which would provide uniformity. <br /> i <br />