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Mounds View Planning Commission October 18, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 Commissioner Hegland inquired as to whether this vehicle restriction applied only to businesses or if there was a provision within the Code for social gatherings as well. Planner Ericson indicated the City does not limit the number of vehicles a resident can have at a social gathering. Commissioner Hegland inquired as to whether this vehicle restriction would apply to someone who has frequent garage sales. Planner Ericson indicated it would, though he is not aware of any situation where this has been a problem in the City. Commissioner Johnson noted there was an incident in the past where the City ended up videotaping a residence all day in order to show a violation of the vehicle limit. He indicated even with video evidence the case was thrown out of court. Planner Ericson indicated the courts are more aware of the need to regulate home businesses now than they have been in the past. He also noted there have been two cases in recent history where the City was able to enforce its Code. Commissioner Thomas asked for examples of the situations Planner Ericson referred to. Planner Ericson noted there was a landscaping business operating from home that was violating the vehicle restriction. He also noted there was a business repairing vehicles also in violation of the vehicle restriction. In both instances the City was able to enforce the vehicle restriction with the help of the courts. Commissioner Johnson indicated he would like to see a restriction for “on street” parking but not for parking off street. Commissioner Thomas inquired as to if a Mary Kay demonstration would violate City Code. Planner Ericson said, technically it would, but indicated a infrequent group of cars at a residence, while being a technical violation of City Code, should not be a problem. Commissioner Thomas indicated she would like to eliminate the language restricting the number of motor vehicles allowed. Commissioner Berke indicated he was in favor of restricting the number of vehicles allowed because he did not feel the neighbors should have to put up with the nuisance created when someone runs a business from home and has a high volume of traffic. Commissioner Thomas indicated she would prefer to put some language in the Code only limiting the number of vehicles if there are a certain number of vehicles for more than two or three days in a row.