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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 7, 2000 8 not typical in a single-family zone (dormitories) and would be better classified in another zoning .- district if they wished to permit this type of housing in the City. .. Commissioner Baker asked if roommates would be allowed within the changed language. City Planner Chaput stated this would be allowed as long as it would not be more than five people within one structure. Commissioner Sand suggested having a group of no more than four non- related people living within a dwelling unit. The Commission concurred. Commissioner Baker stated that the proposed changes are a step in the right direction for the City, He questioned the ability to add a bump out section of a driveway and if it could be within 25 feet ofthe right of way, City Planner Chaput stated she would investigate this item, Commissioner Sand stated he agreed with the additional language for bituminous surfaces for parking, He suggested that masonry pavers be added to this language for acceptable driveway surfaces. Commissioner Sand asked ifthe proposed language would allow for more than two vehicles in a driveway for a limited time. City Planner Chaput stated any number of cars could be parked in a driveway short term and no more than two vehicles could be left in a driveway long term. In response to the proposed changes to the antenna section ofthe ordinance, Commissioner Baker asked if TV antennas or Direct TV satellite dishes were allowed, City Planner Chaput noted that currently, any type of antenna is permitted in any district of the City through a special accessory use permit. Antennas for home use are permitted without any application and they e would not be affected by this change. Commissioner Sand asked if non-conforming uses would be grandfathered into this portion of the Ordinance updates. City Planner Chaput stated that anything that becomes nonconforming may continue to exist in this manner until such time as a land use application is brought forward on that property, which would require the applicant to meet the current code. The Planning Commission continued to discuss the number of cars that may be parked on a driveway at anyone time. Chair Erickson stated the RV parking limitations allows for RV's less than 24 feet to park for 180 days with a renewal of an additional 180 days. He explained that RV's over 26 feet can park up to seven days with one permit and 14 days after a renewal. Commissioner Sand asked that RV parking be addressed by the Commission in the near future and that the parking limitations for any vehicle be addressed in the same manner. Commissioner Sand asked how the proposed number of accessory structures per property was determined. City Planner Chaput stated she reviewed numerous ordinances and found that other cities typically allow for one detached garage and one accessory structure, Commissioner Duchenes suggested having the language read no more than two detached accessory structures. Commissioner Baker asked if the total square footage of accessory structures had to meet the 728 square feet or if each accessory structure could meet that limit. City Planner Chaput noted that the Ordinance at this time allows for each structure to meet those limits, . Commissioner Sand suggested allowing two accessory structures along with a detached garage for all single-family lots. Chair Erickson recommended leaving the original "25% of the minimum required rear yard area" in the Ordinance and that residents also be limited to two