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definitions; RV storage on improved or unimproved surfaces; variance process or CUP process; and minimum RV setbacks. Chair Sand opened the floor to Commission questions. Commissioner Holewa inquired if there would be any screening requirements. Ms. Beekman stated that there aren't any screening requirements. She stated with the conditional use permit process the option to include screening would be available. She stated the majority of communities don't require screening for RVs. She stated staff viewed RVs as being similar to accessory structures, which don't require screening and felt it was simpler to keep it consistent with the setbacks. Commissioner Holewa stated that parking an RV on a piece of property is creating an impervious surface. Ms. Beekman stated that the zoning code doesn't include impervious surfacing. She stated that the code would require that the RV be movable at all times. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that unless a permit was required for parking all R V s it would be difficult to enforce. Commissioner Holewa stated that he would recommend 28 feet in length and 7 feet in height with a maximum of one. Commissioner Thompson inquired about the location of parking RVs on lakeshore properties. Ms. Beekman stated that staff regarded front yards as the portion of the land abutting the public right-of-ways. She stated the code requires a greater setback from the lake to minimize the impact. Commissioner Modesette stated she is concerned that lakeshore property owners would be allowed to store three R V s and three additional watercraft vehicles. Ms. Beekman stated that language is in the current code, but it could be changed in the proposed code. Commissioner Thompson stated the code was written in a way to allow for the possibility of trailers. Chair Sand inquired if the new language for the definition of an RV would include any watercraft, snowmobiles, pull campers, all terrain vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, tent trailers, special purpose trailer, utility trailer used for hauling, and other similar vehicles resulting in a more inclusive list. Ms. Beekman stated that they were always intended to be included, but weren't. Chair Sand clarified that a boat trailer would be considered an RV. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that it would be considered an R V and if a boat would be on the trailer they would be considered as one.