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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 14,2000 8 parking areas, Ms. Chapnt agreed that it would not make sense if there were no garage on the . property and it shonld be changed accordingly. Acting Mayor Larson stated that the word "those" should be replaced with "these" nnder "Construction Standards", He agreed that the term "directly into a garage" is not necessary, He added he is comfortable with the limit of three vehicles in the driveway, but agreed this could be a problem for multiple family dwellings. Mr. Lynch stated, with regard to voting on the ordinance amendments, that the Planning Commission prepared the ordinance changes with recommendations for adoption, and must be adopted by a four/fifths vote of all members of tile Council. Councilmember Aplikowski statcd that numerous residents do not have paved driveways, adding she is unwilling to impose restrictions on residents who are not causing any problems, She expresscd concern that the Council is attempting to appease a few complainants by restricting thc entire community. Acting Mayor Larson stated that the City will not require properties which currently do not meet the requirements to be in immediate compliance. Ms. Chaput agreed, adding that residents will be required to conform when they attempt to improve that portion of the property that is being affccted. . Ms, Chaput reviewed amendments to Section VI (E) #4 D, Barbs or Spikes on Fences, with regard to Item 5, pertaining to fences, Thc City does not have any agricultural districts, yet there arc regulations for agricultural fences and agricultural uses, From a planning perspective, encouraging agricultural uses do not meet the intentions of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Aplikowski asked how businesses would be affected. Ms. Chaput stated they would be required to obtain a Special Use Permit for their electric or barbcd fences. 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regard to Item 6, pertaining to amortization, In the 1999 Legislative Session, the City's power to amortize land uses was revoked, as stated in Chapter 96-S.F. No, 854.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, Acting Mayor Larson stated he had raised the issue of omitting the statute language in case it might change. He added that he was attempting to referencc the fact that the City can amortize whatever is allowed to be amortized, but not that the City has the authority to enact an ordinance, He noted he would prefer to retain the amendment as originally written. . 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