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MINUTES FOR THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 269 2000 Planning Commission Chairperson Puleo called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Roll Call PRESENT: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann, Puleo City Planner, Dan Cornejo City Community Development Director City Building Official, John Benson Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau Minutes of June 28, 2000 McRoberts made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the minutes of June 28, 2000, as amended. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann Abstain: Puleo Motion carried. Driveway Ordinance Amendment The Planning Commission considered amending Hugo City Code Chapter 320, Sec. 6.19 to change the maximum driveway width at the street, as requested by area contractors and residents. The purpose of the amendment is to accommodate larger garage sizes. Passing of the new zoning ordinance on July 27, 1999, changed the maximum driveway width at the street from 22' to 16'. The Planning Commission considered staff reports from the Hugo Code Enforcement Officer, City Engineer, and the Community Development Director. Kellison stated the increase in maximum driveway width would increase impervious surface. The Community Development Director pointed out that the ordinance allowed a maximum of 50% to be covered by impervious surface, and increasing the maximum driveway width would not allow them to exceed this amount. Schumann commented that builders should consider moving homes back to allow more driveway space, which would keep the cars off the sidewalks, and Malaski stated more driveway space would encourage more exterior storage in driveways. Puleo stated that if the City is allowing triple garages, they should allow driveways to accommodate them. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend the City Council not change the maximum driveway width at the curb, leaving it at 16'.