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Proposal: The replacement RV would not be licensed and operational at all times. The previous RV was enclosed by a neutral colored cover. The applicant has not indicated if the replace RV will have a similar cover. Regulation: Subd l.E - Ownership. Permitted storage shall only be allowed for RV's owned by the owner or occupant of the property on which the RV is stored. Proposal: Since the RV has not yet been purchased, the applicant caunot demonstrate ownership. However, the applicant will be required to show proof of ownership upon request from the City. Regulation: Subd 2.A - No more than three (3) RV's may be stored outside on a residential lot. No more than one of the 3 RV's may be either a self-propelled motorhome or a travel trailer. Proposal: The applicant does not currently have any other RVs parked on the property. Regulation: Subd 2.D - RV's less than thirty-four (34) [but greater than twenty-eight (28)] feet in length may be allowed by conditional use permit in a rear or side yard, with a minimum side and rear yard setback often (10) feet, except when such a yard abuts a street, where no parking is allowed. This conditional use permit procedure will allow the unique circumstances of each lot to be considered and the most appropriate storage location determined. Proposal: The applicants are proposing to park the RV near the northwestern comer of the lot. Since the subject property is at a higher elevation than the properties to the west and north, the RV is likely to be visible from adjacent properties, particularly during the winter months. The RV is not particularly visible from the public street. To help screen the RV, the applicants are proposing to plant seven 12-13 foot pines along the northern and western property lines. These coniferous trees will help provide some year round screening. The RV is proposed to be parked at least 15 feet from the property line. Regulation: Subd 2.E - RV's over seven (7) feet in height may be stored anywhere in the buildable portion of a residential lot. Proposal: Since the applicants have not yet purchased the RV, the exact height is not known. The previous RV was 12 feet 11 inches in height, and the new RV is likely to be close to that height. The regulations are a bit vague as to what constitutes the "buildable" portion of a residential lot. The principle dwelling must be at least 30 feet from the rear property line and 10-15 feet from the side property line. However, a detached accessory structure can be as close as 10 feet to the rear and side property lines. An RV is probably more like an accessory structure and, therefore, subject to a minimum ten foot setback. As noted above, the RV would be parked at least 15 feet from the property lines. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 11, 2007 \lMetro-inet.us\ardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases\2007107-006 Hagen CUP (PENDING) 1071107 - PC Report - Hagen CUP doc Page 4 of 8