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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 5, 2000 10 Commissioner Duchenes noted, with regard to Item 2, that in the definition for "Accessory . Building, Structure or Use", the word "principle" is used. She noted that this is the incorrect spelling, and requested that the word be changed to "principal". Ms. Chaput agreed. Acting Chair Rye asked how parking ramps would be handled under this section of the ordinance. Ms. Chaput stated she is unsure as there is nothing in the ordinance pertaining to parking ramps. Acting Chair Rye asked whether that might present a problem. Ms. Chaput stated the definition of "parking structure" could be amended. She added that this would probably not come up very often. Acting Chair Rye stated it might be an issue for future review and discussion. Commissioner Baker agreed that a definition which includes parking ramps would be appropriate for inclusion in the ordinance. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated, with regard to Item 3, that the section pertaining to "Accessibility to Public Streets" states that residential lots shall be accessible to and from nearby public streets. She added that this does not specifY that corner lots do not need access from all nearby or adjacent streets. She requested that this section be amended to read "accessible from a nearby public street". Ms. Chaput agreed. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated, with regard to Item 4, under "Surfacing", that another word be substituted for "paved" which will encompass all acceptable surfaces. Ms. Chaput asked whether "anything but gravel" might be acceptable. Acting Chair Rye stated that leaves too . many options open. He added, in his opinion, the word "paved" is acceptable. Commissioner Duchenes asked for clarification with regard to the reference to the Rice Creek Watershed District. She added that the district's requirements do not apply to single family residential lots. She noted the requirements are applicable to commercial developments, but should not impact the typical family homeowner. Ms. Chaput stated the ordinance must ensure that property owners are not negatively affecting other properties. Acting Chair Rye asked whether gravel driveways could be regulated under the building permit process to come into compliance with the code and be paved. Ms. Chaput stated a building permit could not be denied for that reason although it would be mentioned to the home owner and requested ifthe property owner had to come before the Planning Commission with an application in the future.. Commissioner Duchenes expressed concem with regard to the number of allowable vehicles parked in a driveway at a time, stating the ordinance might need to allow for more than two vehicles. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated the ordinance reads "on a regular basis", which could be difficult to define. Acting Chair Rye stated, in his opinion, more than two cars parked in a driveway is not a problem. Commissioner Nelson stated he would favor changing the ordinance to three cars. Commissioner Baker stated that three cars is not onerous. Acting Chair Rye stated it would not be necessary to require a limit for more than three vehicles. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated . she would favor three vehicles. Commissioner Duchenes agreed.