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Page 2 of 3 Survey respondents were asked their preferences for no change in parking regulations or for limiting parking on one or both sides of the street. The survey results show that four respondents preferred no change, and ten respondents preferred a change to limit parking on one or both sides of the street. Both the resident and owner of 3280 Sandeen Road preferred no changes and that response was counted only once. Discussion As a follow-up to the mailed survey, a letter was sent to all residents along Sandeen Road on November 23rd reminding them of the City’s existing street parking regulations. Staff has also contacted the Ramsey County Sherriff’s Department and requested that they increase patrols in the area and ticket cars that are in violation of the regulations. The following on-street parking requirements are included in Chapter 8 of the City Code and are applicable citywide: • Winter Parking Regulations. No vehicle shall be parked on the improved portion of any street in the City immediately after the accumulation of two (2) or more inches of snow until snow removal or plowing has been completed. • Overnight Parking. No vehicle shall be parked on any street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. • Parking on Public Streets. Parking on a public street shall not exceed six (6) hours. • Setback from Intersections. Parking shall be setback a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any intersection without a marked crosswalk. (This rule applies to the two intersections of Sandeen Road with Lake Johanna Boulevard). Staff believes that many of the parking issues are being generated by the two properties that reported not having sufficient off-street parking. The City may be able to address some of the parking concerns by first communicating with these two property owners. The property at 3280 Sandeen Road is a rental and the current resident reported the household has four vehicles. There is a two-car garage on the property, but only a short driveway from the street that cannot accommodate any parked vehicles. Therefore, this property regularly relies on street parking along Sandeen Road. The resident at 3290 Lake Johanna Boulevard currently runs a business out of the home. Information on the business was provided on the survey and staff believes it would be considered a Class II Home Occupation, which requires a CUP in the R-2 District. A letter has been sent to the resident requesting that they contact the City regarding the CUP application requirements. The Zoning Code prohibits home businesses from using on-street parking to satisfy the parking requirements for their operation. The resident noted that their clients and two employees park vehicles on Sandeen Road. In addition to increased patrols by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and working with the property owners mentioned above, staff recommends that the City post no parking signs along Sandeen Road near the northern intersection with Lake Johanna Boulevard. There are