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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 31, 2000 11 . Counci1member Larson expressed concern that a limit ofthree cars parked in a driveway is too limiting, particularly if tour unrelated individuals reside there. Ms. Chaput stated the Planning Commission's decision was based on the assumption that most properties have at least a single car garage, adding it was though to be fair to allow three cars parked on the driveway. Councilmember Larson stated it is still a problem if the is no garage on the property. Councilmember Aplikowski agreed, adding she would wish to see the amendment changed to a limit oftour cars. Ms. Chaput reviewed amendments to Section VI (E) #4 D, Barbs or Spikes on Fences, with regard to Item 5, pertaining to fences. There are regulations for agricultural fences in the City. Thcse types offences are typically prohibited in cities that do not have agricultural districts or vacant land that may be used for agricultural purposes in the future. Staff proposes that they be prohibited. The term "agricultural use" is identified as a permitted and accessory use in the City. From a planning perspective, encouraging agricultural uses does not meet the intentions of the Comprehensive Plan. This use should be eliminated from the land use chart so that it is no longer permitted. . Councilmember Aplikowski asked whether this amendment would impact the business community. Ms. Chaput stated the amendment would apply to all fences within the City until they are removed. Mayor Probst stated that the fence surrounding the arsenal property would be in violation of this anlendment. Councilmember i\plikowski stated that some businesses should be allowed to have protective fences, particularly those bordering railroad tracks. Mayor Probst suggested this section could be revised to allow such fences under a special use permit only _ Ms. Chaput agreed. Ms. Chaput reviewed amendments to Section IX (H), Amortization of Nonconforming Use, with regard to Item 6, pertaining to amortization. In the 1999 Legislative Session, the City's power to amortize land uses was revoked, as stated in Chapter 96-S.F. No. 854. The only uses that a city may amortize are those relating to, " . . . adult-only bookstores, adults-only theatres, or similar adults-only business as defined by ordinance. . ." and for ". . . the prevention or abatement of nuisances. . . or eliminating a use determined to be a public nuisance. . .". Therefore, the language that is currently in the Zoning Ordinance regarding amortizing nonconforming uses should be revised. . Ms. Chaput reviewed amendments and renumbering of all pages, Sections and the Table of Contents in the City of Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance, with regard to Item 7, pertaining to the ordinauce numbering system. The numbering system ofthe ordinance is currently in Roman numerals and is difficult to follow. Staff proposes that this be changed for ease of use as well as the page numbering system, numbering pages from one (I) to the last page of the document. Also, for ease of future revisions, the document should be placed in a binder with section tabs.