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there were additional opportunities to strengthen 1he RV code beyond simply clarifying the definitions. At the October 3'd Planning Commission meeting, an RV ordinance was presented for comments and questions. The Planning Commission provided feedback, questions, and concerns 10 be addressed by staff. Staff conducted additional research in order to respond to these concems, which are presented in this report. This information is designed to direct conversation about RV s10rage and attempt to develop a consensus around certain open issues. Decisions made can be implemented into the proposed ordinance immediately and voted on at the regular November Planning Commission Mee1ing, or if additional clarification or research is needed, the ordinance can be tabled to the December meeting. Open Issues and Options The issues that were raised at the October 3, 2007 Planning Commission meeting are addressed in this section The numbers indicate each separate concem and options for resolving the issue. Total Number of RVs 1. One of the issues that were raised at the October 3'd Planning Commission meeting was the concem over the number of RVs currently permitted on a lot. The existing code permits up to three RVs on each property, not more than one of which may be either a self-propelled motor home or a travel trailer. In rewriting this ordinance, the City has an opportunity to adjust 1his number if deemed necessary. With the broadened definition of RVs and the inclusion of trailers, It IS not unreasonable to assume that reducing the number of permitted RVs on a property would require that some residents of the City would need to relocate, or otherwise make accommodation for, vehicles that are currently permitted under the present code. It would be ex1remely difficult to grandfather existing RVs into 1he new ordinance because there is not a clear record ofRVs parked in the City. In addition, of the four communities surrounding Arden Hills, only Shoreview limits the number ofRVs that can be kept on a residential property at two. While the other communities may not limit the number of RVs, they do regulate where on a property they can be located through setbacks or permitted amount of hard surface. 2. Another possible solution would be to limit the total number of vehicles, both recreational and otherwise, that may be stored outside on a single property. Currently City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Work Session for November 7, 2007 \lAhdocsl\AHIAHdatalPlanninglPlanoing Cases\2007\07-025 RV Regulations Zoning Amendment (pENDING)\110703 - PC Work Session - RV Ordinance. doc Page 2 of?