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MINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 Puleo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann, Puleo, Rooney Community Development Director, John Rask Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau Minutes of August 23, 2000 Kleissler made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of August 23, 2000, as submitted. AYES: Kleissler, Peltier, Schumann, Puleo, Rooney ABSTAIN: McRoberts, Malaski Motion carried. Driveway Ordinance Amendment The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Driveway Ordinance to increase the maximum permitted driveway width. The current permitted width is 16 feet. Prior to the passing of the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations in June of 1999, the permitted width was 22 feet. The Planning Commission had reviewed the driveway ordinance at their July 26, 2000 meeting and recommended by a six to one vote to leave the driveway width standard at 16 feet. The City Council considered their recommendation and referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for a formal public hearing. Puleo opened the public hearing, but there were no comments. The Planning Commission discussed the neighboring communities' driveway widths, safety issues, lot sizes and setbacks, and amount of off street parking per lot. Schumann made motion, Malaski seconded, to recommend changing the driveway ordinance in the urban residential area, applying only to lots with three or more car garages, to a maximum driveway width of 24', not to exceed 35% of the lot width with a setback of 15' from the side property line. Schumann made motion, Malaski seconded, to amend the motion to apply to only areas where there is curb and gutter. Vote on amendment: AYES: Malaski, McRoberts, Schumann, Puleo NAY: Kleissler, Peltier, Rooney Motion passed.