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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 14, 2008
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Meagan Beekman, Planner I
James Lehnhoff, City Planner
Dave Scherbe], Building Official
SUBJECT: Planning Case #: 07-025
Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, and Watercraft Ontdoor Storage
Zoning Code Ordinance Amendment
City of Arden Hills
Requested Action
Motion to Approve Ordinance 2008-00] in Planning Case 07-025 to Amend Section 1305.04,
repeal Section 1325.10, and adopt Section 1325.12 of the Zoning Code regarding Recreational
Vehicles, Utility Trailers, and Watercraft Outdoor Storage, as Presented in the December 5,
2007, Planning Case Report.
Backl!:round
In May 2007, Staff was directed by the Planning Commission and the City Council to examine
the current zoning code regarding recreation vehicles. Staff was asked to clarify the definitions
used for "recreational vehicle" as well as the methodology for measuring "length" and "height"
of R V s. The primary goal of this amendment was to clarify the definitions and build consistency
within the RV code. A draft of a revised RV code was proposed in May; however, the project
was delayed for additional research.
In response to the Council and Planning Commission's request, Staff analyzed the current code
and reviewed codes from fifteen other communities in the metropolitan area. Comments and
discussion were elicited from other City Staff, including the code enforcement officer and the
building official. Two work sessions were held with the Planning Commission, one on
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November 7'h and another on December 5th. At each meeting additional questions and concerns
were raised. In addition, two public hearings were held at which residents were invited to raise
their own questions and concerns, which they did.
The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the ordinance at their
December 5, 2007 meeting. The City Attorney then examined the ordinance and made minor
language changes dealing with redundancy within the document. No policy or regulation
changes were made.
Through this research process, meetings with the Planning Commission, and discussions with
various stakeholders, including the public, staff discovered that there were additional
opportunities to improve the ordinance and increase the ease of enforcement. The resulting
ordinance is a culmination of that work. Staff feels that the proposed Recreational Vehicle,
Utility Trai]er, and Watercraft Outdoor Storage Ordinance is a compromise that balances the
needs of residents who own recreational vehicles, the concerns of neighbors, and the ability to
effectively enforce the regulations.
Options
]. Approve the proposal as submitted.
2. Approve the proposal with changes.
3. Deny the proposal.
4. Table for additional information.
If approved, the Zoning Code amendment will not go into effect until it is published in the
January 23,2008, edition of the Shoreview Arden Hills Bulletin.
Deadline for A2encv Actions
There are no deadlines for action on this request.
Attachments
Attached to this report are the December 5th reports to the Planning Commission for both the
work session and the regular meeting. Please find the planning packets for the May 5th, October
3rd, November 7th Work Session, and November 7'h Regu]ar Planning Commission Meeting on
the City's website.
A - Planning Commission Minutes: December 5, 2007 (DRAFT); November 7, 2007; October
3,2007; May 5, 2007; November 7, 2007 (WORKSESSION)
City of Arden Hills
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B - Ordinance 2008-00]
C - December 5th (Work Session) and December 5th (Regu]ar Meeting) 2007 Reports to the
Planning Commission - htto:/ /www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us
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Attachment A
Planning Commission Minutes From
December 5,2007 (DRAFT); November
7, 2007; October 3, 2007; May 5, 2007;
November 7, 2007 (WORKSESSION)
January 14, 2008, City Council Meeting
December 5, 2007 DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
PLANNING CASE # 07-025 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMEDMENT FOR RV
STORAGE; CITY OF ARDEN HILLS; 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96- PUBLIC
HEARING
Chair Sand stated there have been two work sessions on the existing RV
ordinance.
Ms. Beekman reported that the RV ordinance has been amended and redrafted.
She stated it has been noticed for a public hearing.
Chair Sand opened the floor to Commission questions.
Commissioner Larson stated there isn't a good copy of the ordinance because of
the work session prior to this Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated there could be a review of the changes discussed at the work
sessIOn.
Commissioner Thompson inquired ifthere would be a public hearing before the
Council. Mr. Lehnhoff stated there wouldn't be a public hearing, but the Council
could choose to open it up to the public.
Chair Sand stated the proposed changes have been before the public with the
exception of a few changes discussed at the work session.
Ms. Beekman stated the changes to the proposed RV ordinance include the
following changes:
Subdivision 2, letter C, number 2 should state: "The rear yard is fully
enclosed by a six foot privacy fence or the R V is substantially screened from
adj acent properties as determined by Staff."
Subdivision 2, letter C, number 3 should be removed.
Subdivision 2, letter H should state: "Alternative locations for storing an
RV or watercraft on a property may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator
with an administrative land use permit. . ."
Subdivision 2, letter H, number 3 should state: "The RV or watercraft
shall not be stored forward ofthe principal structure, except as otherwise provided
for in subdivision 3."
Page 4, an adjustment to the drawing of the graphic of storage location.
Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and
make comment.
Steve Gericke, ] 840 W. County Road E., stated he is concerned about allowing 3
RVs in adcIition to the allowing 4 cars. He stated he would like a maximum of 4
cars and/or RVs.
Ms. Beekman stated the proposed ordinance decreases the amount of additional
vehicles allowed. She stated the ordinance clarifies the definitions of R V s and the
location of parking the vehicles. She stated it has been policy to have different
ordinances for vehicles and RV s.
Chair Sand inquired about a situation where four vehicles are parked in the
driveway and one RV from a visitor. Ms. Beekman stated it would be allowed
under present code.
Commissioner Stodola inquired about a requirement to have R V s and vehicles
operable. Ms. Beekman stated there is a requirement for them to be operable.
Mr. Gericke stated from his residence the neighbor's vehicles are visible at all
times.
Commissioner Modesette inquired if his circumstance is unique in that all
vehicles are stored on one side. Mr. Gericke stated the way his yard is located is
that his back yard is the neighbor's side yard. He stated at one time the ordinance
only allowed for one RV.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated the code was adopted in ]991 and it is possible that there was
a limit to one RV prior to that. He stated he was not aware of any changes to the
code regarding RVs since it was adopted.
Chair Sand stated they are trying to be more precise about where the RVs can be
stored.
Chuck Mertensetto, 3473 Lake Johanna Blvd., stated he has an easement to get to
his house that could be considered a city street. He stated he previously inquired
about the screening for RVs.
Ms. Beekman read the portion of the proposed ordinance that addresses how the
RVs should be screened from the public right of way. She stated the public right
of way is owned by the city or county.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated easements are different from public right of ways.
Commissioner Larson stated with the changes made in the work session the
zoning administrator has some discretion about how to screen the R V s.
Chair Sand stated Mr. Mertensetto's property arrangement is unique. Mr.
Mertensetto stated there is another area where there is an alley providing access to
their homes.
Ms. Beekman stated the ordinance wouldn't apply to private streets or easements
on private property.
Chair Sand stated they have received several emails regarding the proposed
ordinances changes.
Richard Gonzalez, 344] Lake Johanna Blvd., stated he has a few concerns and
would like to be able to store a canoe on the long thin beach. He stated it appears
that boats need to be stored on trailers and it isn't possible to get a trailer to that
portion of the property.
Commissioner Larson stated the shore]and ordinance will deal with the beach
front.
Ms. Beekman stated canoes have been excluded from the RV ordinance.
Chair Sand stated the canoe could be stored on the beach front.
Mr. Gonzalez stated there isn't 10 feet from the beach front on the lakefront
property.
Ms. Beekman stated the non-motorized watercraft will be in a separate ordinance.
She stated the RV ordinance allows for a land use permit to be granted when the
topography doesn't allow for the storage according to the ordinance.
Mr. Gonzalez inquired about the requirement to have a principal structure located
on the property. Mr. Lehnhoff stated there are a number of properties on Lake
Johanna that are one parcel, but are split. He stated a few are two separate
parcels. Mr. Lehnhoff stated it is possible to combine the parcels into one parcel
through the County.
Commissioner Larson inquired if the parcels were combined for tax purposes, if it
would satisfy the ordinance. Mr. Lehnhoff stated it would.
Chair Sand stated the concern is about the storage ofRVs on vacant lots in the
City that don't have principal structures.
Mr. Gonzalez inquired about the intent of allowing owners on the lake to have
two extra R V s if they have shoreland. Mr. Lehnhoff stated he would view his lot
as one shoreland parcel.
Commissioner Stodola inquired if it would be possible for Mr. Gonzalez to sell
only one of his parcels. Mr. Gonzalez stated it would be theoretically possible.
Commissioner Larson stated it is not the intent to penalize people that own lake
shore property and Staff could work on specific situations.
Mr. Gonzalez stated some ofthe neighbors store RVs for people who don't live
on the property. Ms. Beekman stated that is prohibited and would be a violation.
Mr. Gonza]ez inquired if it would be possible to allow for the storage of one other
RV, not owned by the owner ofthe property, such as a family member's.
Commissioner Larson stated it isn't possible to allow property owners to store
some people's RVs and not others.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated that unless it is reported to the City, then
nobody would know whether the RV was owned by the property owner or not.
Matt Trites, ]850 Indian Place, stated he is in support of the proposed ordinance.
He stated he is the neighbor of Mr. Gericke and they are in compliance with the
amount of allowed vehicles and RVs. He stated he would like to have a
conditional use permit available for a height in excess of]2 feet.
Chair Sand stated at the work session they discussed the height allowed.
Ms. Beekman stated the variance process would be available for anyone who
wanted a height beyond what the ordinance states. She stated a hardship would
need to be shown for the height.
Chair Sand stated ] 2 feet high is to the top of the R V without mechanical
equipment.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated there are State regulations for the height.
Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 8:]] p.m.
Commissioner Thompson requested that the language in the proposed ordinance
should state "six foot privacy fence" and "administrative land use permit"
throughout the ordinance.
Commissioner Thompson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to
recommend approval of Planning Case #07-025, Zoning Code Text Amendment
for RV Storage; City of Arden Hills; ]245 West Highway 96 with the updates
discussed, December 5, 2007 report.
The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Commissioner Stodola inquired if it would be possible for Mr. Gonzalez to sell
on]yone of his parcels. Mr. Gonzalez stated it would be theoretically possible.
Commissioner Larson stated it is not the intent to penalize people that own lake
shore property and Staff could work on specific situations.
Mr. Gonzalez stated SOtn.e of the neighbors store RVs forpeoplr; who don't live
on theprbj:JettY. Ms. Beektnan state4 that Isprphiqited<tndwould be a violation.
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Mr. dohzlflezinquired if itwou]dbeJlossibie to aI1d~'for'tMstora~e'Of o~eother
RV, not o~ed by the owner oftheproperty,slii;has{f;ffi:;1]y"tll~~ber's.'
Commissioner Larson stated it isn't possible to allow property owners to store
some people's RVs and not others.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated that unless it is reported to the City, then
nobody would know whether the R V was owned by the property owner or not.
Matt Trites, 1850 Indian Place, stated he is in support of the proposed ordinance.
He stated he is the neighbor ofMr. Gericke and they are in compliance with the
amount of allowed vehicles and RVs. He stated he would like to have a
conditional use permit available for a height in excess of 12 feet.
Chair Sand stated at the work session they discussed the height allowed.
Ms. Beekman stated the variance process would be available for anyone who
wanted a height beyond what the ordinance states. She stated a hardship would
need to be shown for the height.
Chair Sand stated 12 feet high is to the top of the RV without mechanical
equipment.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated there are State regulations for the height.
Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 8:] 1 p.m.
Commissioner Thompson requested that the language in the proposed ordinance
should state "six foot privacy fence" and "administrative land use permit"
throughout the ordinance.
Commissioner Thompson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to
recommend approval of Planning Case #07-025, Zoning Code Text Amendment
for RV Storage; City of Arden Hills; 1245 West Highway 96 with the updates
discussed, December 5, 2007 report.
The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, January 14, 2007, City
Council meeting.
November 11, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
PLANNING CASE # 07-025 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR RV
STORAGE; CITY OF ARDEN HILLS; 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96- PUBLIC
HEARING
Mr. Lehnhoff provided background information, stated there was a work session
prior to this meeting, and there are remaining items to be worked on.
Chair Sand opened the floor to Commission questions.
Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 9:40 p.m.
Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and
make comment.
Steve Gericke, ] 840 W. County Road E, stated there has been progress since the
last proposal. He stated the definition of an RV shouldn't include boat lifts.
Chair Sand stated boat lifts were discussed at the work session.
Mr. Gericke inquired about the number ofRVs allowed. Mr. Lehnhoff stated at
the work session they discussed separating out the types of R V s by using different
defmitions.
Commissioner Holewa inquired how many RV's Mr. Gericke would like. Mr.
Gericke stated he would like there to be a maximum of one RV. He inquired
about the sideyard setbacks from easements.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated he would need to look at the specific property.
Mr. Gericke stated he would like RVs to be blocked from view. He passed out a
picture of the R V s on his neighbor's property.
Lisa Abraham, 35]] Siems Court, stated she was confused about which
information is the current information. Ms. Beekman stated the website contains
the current code and the proposed codes.
Ms. Abraham inquired about boat lifts and where they can be placed on the
property. She stated ifthey are included, they should consider requiring the
removal of the canopies. She stated she is concerned about the ten foot setback.
Commissioner Ho]ewa inquired if Ms. Abraham knew where the highwater line
is. Ms. Abraham stated it is higher than the shoreline.
Ms. Abraham inquired about the difference in storing cars in the driveway and
storing a boat.
Sam Clark, 3342 Lake Johanna Blvd., stated he is confused about the setbacks.
He inquired about the timing of the decision.
Ms. Beekman stated it is tentatively on the December agenda. She stated it is
possible to set a start date after the ordinance is enacted.
Mr. Clark stated he doesn't have ten feet above the highwater mark. Chair Sand
said it depends on topography.
Matt Trites, 1850 Indian Place, stated that they would like to bring their 34 foot
motorhome back to the residence if they could meet the guidelines.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated there isn't a process to keep it at their home unless there
would be a variance granted to have it on the property.
Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 10:00 p.m.
Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Holewa, to table
Planning Case #07-025, Zoning Code Text Amendment for RV Storage; City of
Arden Hills, 1245 Highway 96.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Stodola, to extend the time for the
Planning Commission meeting past 10:00.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
October 3, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
PLANNING CASE # 07-025 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR RV
STORAGE; CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96-
PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Beekman submitted a review of the proposed recreational vehicle (RV)
zoning code amendment to provide comments, changes and/or a recommendation
of approval. She then provided background information and stated that staff
recommends approval with input from the Planning Commission on the
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.
Chair Sand inquired about the direction staff is seeking regarding the impervious
surfaces for parking. Ms. Beekman stated that currently residents can park the
RVs on the side of their home on the grass, but many of the complaints heard by
code enforcement are that the RVs on grass doesn't look nice. She stated the
proposed ordinance was written so that RVs would need to be screened or be
parked on an impervious surface.
Chair Sand stated he is concerned about allowing three additional vehicles to be
parked on lakeshore properties. Ms. Beekman stated that is the language in the
current code and it was a point of discussion among staff.
Commissioner Modesette inquired about temporary parking and storing RVs in
the front yard. Ms. Beekman stated that temporary parking would allow the RV
to be parked for 72 hours in the front yard to allow for loading, unloading, and
cleaning purposes. She stated the ordinance would not allow people to live in the
R V s and guests could be granted a permit for parking for a period up to seven
days. Mr. Lehnhoff stated the temporary parking and storage language is the
same as the current code.
Commissioner Modesette inquired about the setbacks for temporary parking. Ms.
Beekman stated that it is fifteen from the curb.
Commissioner Modesette stated she likes the language stating that R V s need to be
parked closer to the property owner's principal structure than to a neighboring
principal structure. She inquired if the current CUP that was granted would be
affected if the proposed text would be adopted. Mr. Lehnhoff stated a change in
the ordinance wouldn't impact the current CUP.
Commissioner Modesette stated that the language for parking and storage is used
interchangeably. Ms. Beekman stated that they were used together for clarity
based on the various types ofRVs.
Commissioner Stodola inquired if boats in the water would be counted as an RV
and if they would be out of compliance. Ms. Beekman stated that if the boats
were on land, they need to meet the ordinance. She stated that if the boats were in
the water, it would be under a different section ofthe code.
Commissioner Stodola inquired about watercrafts being tied to docks. Chair Sand
stated that this code doesn't address watercraft in water or on docks.
Commissioner Thompson stated that there will be a large number of people that
will be out of compliance for the storage of boats above the high water line.
Chair Sand inquired about the docks and boat lifts that aren't pulled above the
high water line. He stated that it should be addressed in an ordinance. Ms.
Chair Sand stated that docks should be addressed in an ordinance.
Beekman stated that docks wouldn't be under this ordinance and wasn't sure
which ordinance it would be under.
Commissioner Modesette stated that parking the docks and boat lifts are part of
the culture of Minnesota.
Commissioner Holewa inquired if the language about ownership in the current
zoning code is in the proposed code. Ms. Beekman stated that it is not in the
proposed code, but it should be included. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that it was missed
in the transfer and should have been included.
Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and
make comment.
Steve Gericke, 1840 West County Road E., stated that he doesn't think that the
size limit should be increased from 24 feet to 28 feet. He suggested they look at
other cities and the limits they have. He stated he has a neighbor who has a
number of boats and cars parked in the yard that aren't screened and aren't
licensed.
Chair Sand inquired ifhe has contacted the City to address the issue. Mr. Gericke
stated that he has and there doesn't seem to be enforcement of the issue. He
stated that the neighbor will come into compliance for a short period of time, but
then parks additional things.
Chair Sand stated that the purpose of the ordinance is to limit the number ofRVs
and clarify what constitutes an RV. He inquired about Gericke's thoughts on the
limits of three RVs. Mr. Gericke stated that he thinks one RV is enough.
Chuck Mertensotto, 3473 Lake Johanna Blvd., stated he accesses his property
through an easement. He stated the neighbors could park an RV in such a way
that it would be highly visible from his property. He stated that there should be
some enforcement of the ordinance.
Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated he would be in favor oftabling the discussion.
Commissioner Larson stated he would like staff to inform them about the
parameters and rules of the DNR.
The Commissioners concurred that at this point they would be in favor of using
the variance option.
Commissioner Holewa stated he would like to find out more about Mr.
Mertensotto's exception due to the shape of his lot.
Commissioner Larson stated that there should be discretion for staff to make a
determination for odd shape lots and applicants should have the ability to appeal
the determination to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Holewa inquired about the violations. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that if a
property were in violation it would be turned over as a potential violation to the
judicial court. He stated he believes it would be misdemeanor.
Commissioner Holewa stated that his understanding is that cll1zens are the
violation officers. Mr. Lehnhoff stated they do have a Code Enforcement Officer.
Commissioner Stodola stated she thinks the language about RVs being parked
closer to the owner's principal structure than the neighbor's should remain in the
ordinance.
Chair Sand inquired if boats and docks were in the shoreline ordinance or the
residential property code. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that the language in the shoreline
ordinance is vague and it isn't covered in there.
Chair Sand stated that it could be added to the list of zoning codes to be reviewed.
He requested that the code enforcement officer look into Mr. Gericke's situation.
Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to table
Planning Case #07-025, Zoning Code Text Amendment for RV Storage; City of
Arden Hills; 1245 West Highway 96, as proposed in staffs October 3, 2007
Planning Case report.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Chair Sand stated this Planning Case will be tabled until staff brings it back with
answers to the questions asked by the Planning Commission.
May 2, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
RV STORAGE LOCATION INTERPRETATION
Mr. Lehnhoff stated Mr. Lunzer of 1795 Chatham Avenue has requested an
interpretation of the minimum setbacks for RVs and utility trailers in Section
1325.10 of the Zoning Code. He reviewed the background information on RV
storage regulations. He indicated except in the most extreme circumstances, staff
would not recommend permitting the storage of RVs forward of the principle
structure. Staff recommends dealing with this issue by clarifying the R V
regulations. Additional research and discussion will be needed to determine if a
30-foot, 40-foot, or "not closer than the principle structure" is a sufficient front
yard setback for RV s.
Mr. Lehnhoff noted the Council had remanded back to the Planning Commission
the previous planning case regarding the size of an RV. He noted the
Commission could either look at this RV storage location issue tonight, or they
could take both RV issues at the same time.
Commissioner Larson stated he believed the ordinance should be revised and
come back to the Planning Commission at a future date.
Chair Sand stated at this point Mr. Lunzer was not in violation, so if it was
postponed, there would not be any immediate issues. Mr. Lehnhoff stated Mr.
Lunzer has been working with staff and he would not be cited at this time.
The consensus was that this was open to interpretation and that staff would not
issue any citations to Mr. Lunzer as long as the RV was located 30 feet back from
the front property line and behind the front side of the dwelling.
B. PROPOSED RV ORDINANCE UPDATES
Mr. Lehnhoff requested the Commission review the draft RV regulations and
provide comments, thoughts, and questions.
Commissioner Holewa stated he wanted to address pervious versus impervious
surfaces for RV parking.
Commissioner Larson stated he wanted to look at the hitch pin issue also.
Commissioner Modesette stated she was concerned about the rear setback being
five feet.
Commissioner Larson stated they should look at measuring the gross length rather
than mass length.
Commissioner Holewa stated he was not in favor of parking "things" in yards.
Chair Sand asked if they might want to hold a workshop to discuss this.
Commissioner Holewa noted that would be a good idea.
Chair Sand requested staff research other cities as to their regulations.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 7, 2007; 5:30 PM
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Chair Larson called to order the Special
Planning Commission meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Present: City Planner James Lehnhoff, Assistant Planner Meagan Beekman,
Building Official Dave Scherbel, Clayton Larson, Clayton Zimmerman, Andy Holewa,
Janet Stodola, Roberta Thompson, and Elizabeth Modesette.
Chair David Sand arrived at 6:00 p.m.
2. AGENDA ITEMS
Acting Chair Larson indicated the one item on the agenda is planning case Planning Case
07-025; Zoning Code Text Amendment for RV Storage, and let the record show that
there is a quorum in place.
Assistant Planner Beekman indicated that because of the concerns that came up at the
October 3 Planning Commission Meeting, the item up for discussion was the R V
Ordinance. She indicated the memo attempted to answer some of those questions that
came up, provide some potential solutions, and to get everyone thinking on what might
work and what might not. She also indicated the ordinance attached to the work session
memo is basically the same ordinance as from the October 3 meeting with a couple
grammatical changes and some language clarification. The ordinance attached to the
regular meeting agenda item is the proposed ordinance written in a simplified way and
includes some of the changes which have been highlighted.
City Planner Lehnhoff stated that if no consensus is reached at the work session or during
the actual meeting, it can be tabled to the next meeting.
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3. OPEN DISCUSSION
There was discussion regarding the definition of R V s. Mr. Zimmerman feIt it should not
include watercraft and that watercrafts and R V s should be treated separately. City
Planner Lehnhoff clarified by stating that the definition was meant to encompass boats as
well as trailers.
Ms. Beekman asked if they wanted to eliminate the watercraft portion in the definition
where it states, "RVs shall include any watercraft, snowmobile, pull camper, all-terrain
vehicle, etc."
Mr. Scherbel indicated there has always been a problem of explaining to residents what is
included under recreational vehicle and that most people would not consider a watercraft
a recreational vehicle. He felt that maybe they could come up with a term that could
encompass all or just do a better job of educating residents on what recreational vehicles
include.
Commissioner Stodola stated they could say something like trailers, vehicles, and
watercraft storage.
Chair Sand liked the idea of calling it outdoor storage and that under outdoor storage you
could cover watercraft, recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated he liked the idea of outdoor vehicle. He stated that it could
encompass all items stored outdoors and then clarify this in the definition.
Mr. Zimmerman felt that boatlifts needed to be removed under the definition of
watercraft vehicles since they are not mobile and they can't be trailered unless taken
apart.
Mr. Scherbel commented on the difficulty of moving lifts and felt the intent is to try to
clean up the lakeshore as much as possible. He indicated ifit is possible for someone to
pull their boaUift 10 feet from shore that they would do that and if they could not they
could seek an administrative permit and state the reason why they can't move the lift..
Chair Sand stated that his main concern is the trashy look of some of the shorelines with
everybody just throwing everything up on the banks.
Mr. Lehnhoff and Ms. Beekman indicated they could address this under the Shoreland
Ordinance and that it is not so much a storage issue but a cleanliness issue.
Chair Sand agreed that it should be addressed under the Shoreland Ordinance. He
indicated the Ordinance should include general shoreline maintenance, cleanliness,
appearance, dock storage, and boatlift storage.
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Ms. Beekman asked if there were any other issues with the watercraft definition or the
height and length issue.
No other issues were noted.
Chair Sand issued concerns about short-term parking with a permit and people
connecting up to the utilities.
Mr. Scherbel indicated the intent was so that someone could take their RV out of storage
from an off site location and bring it back for cleaning and loading purposes. He
indicated that parking with a permit does not permit living in the RV.
Discussion continued regarding allowing someone to live in an RV for a short period of
time with a permit.
Chair Sand stated he felt it could be handled through enforcement but thinks that to
prohibit it completely would not be right.
Ms. Beekman stated that the current code prohibits RVs to be hooked up to sewer in
order to discourage anybody from living in RVs for any period of time.
The consensus was that this was true.
Ms. Beekman stated the ordinance could read, "No RV shall be used for temporary or
permanent living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes in the City. They shall not be
connected to sewer, water, or other utility for any period of time unless otherwise
provided for in Subdivision 3"
Mr. Lehnhoff indicated he and Ms. Beekman would work on the language and asked if
the consensus is for very short-term parking, so if someone comes for the weekend they
would be able to stay in an RV.
Chair Sand felt they needed to add language that would allow for hook-up to electrical
and water with a permit for up to 7 days.
Mr. Lehnhoff indicated the code right now is you can park an R V of any length or height
without a permit for 72 hours in your driveway for the purpose ofloading and unloading,
but that it cannot be hooked up to any utility.
Discussion continued on whether the RV should be owned by the property owner only, or
by someone else too.
Mr. Scherbel indicated the City does not regulate who owns the vehicles but the number
of vehicles in the driveway.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated there would have do be a separate public hearing for that.
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Commissioner Stodola asked if the owner can also use their RV for short-term guest
housing.
Ms. Beekman stated that currently they cannot. It currently says that no RV shall be used
for temporary or permanent living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes in the City with
the exception of what was just added in Subdivision 3, that with a permit you can have
someone reside in the RV for up to 7 days. She indicated that for Subdivision 2 the
number ofRVs that are allowed to be stored is currently written as 3 and that includes
RVs, trailers, and boats on trailers, and not more than one ofthese vehicles can be a self-
propelled motorhome, travel trailer, etc. She mentioned these numbers are jnst for
recreational vehicles, watercraft and trailers, not for non-lakeshore property, and asked
for everyone's input on what the numbers should be.
Discussion on the numbers ensued.
Mr. Lehnhoff stated that from everyone's response, the average number remained at 3
and staff will move forward with that number.
Ms. Beekman provided an update on the height issue because there was a
misinterpretation of the existing code and how the City deals with height. Currently the
City does not have any limitation on the height of an R V. If the RV is under 7 feet it can
be within 5 feet of the property line and if it is over 7 feet it has to be 10 feet from the
property line. She stated she did eliminate that from the proposed ordinance because
after checking with several RV dealers, 7 feet was unanimously considered to be
unreasonable. A standard 28 foot motor home is 12 feet in height and the maximum that
is permitted to be highway legal is 13.6 feet in height. She suggests that if height is
regulated that it be somewhere between 12 and 13 Yo, feet. She would like to note that it
was an error in the first proposed ordinance
4. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Sand motioned to adjourn. TIle motion seconded.
The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Attachment B
Ordinance 2008-001
January 14, 2008, City Council Meeting
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-001
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES, UTILITY TRAILERS, AND WATERCRAFT
The Arden Hills City Council hereby repeals Section 1325.10 and ordains that Section 1305.04
Subd 136 is amended, Section 1305.04 Subd 137, Subd. 138, and Subd, 184 are added, all
subsequent subdivisions shall be numbered to reflect these additions, and Section 1325.12 and its
subdivisions are added in the Arden Hills City Code to read as follows:
1305.04
Subd. 136 Recreational Vehicles (RVs). Vehicles or trailers for recreational or
utilitarian uses that can be driven, towed, or hauled. Including, but is not limited to,
motor homes and travel trailers, snowmobiles, pull campers, all terrain vehicles (ATVs),
tent trailers, special purpose trailers, utility trailers used for hauling, or other similar
vehicle. A recreational vehicle( s) such as an A TV on a trailer shall constitute one
recreational vehicle.
Subd. 137 Height, Recreational Vehicles and Watercraft. The height of an RV or
watercraft shall be measured. from the ground to the highest point of the structure not
including antennas and utility/mechanical systems provided they are accessory and take
up no more than ten (10) percent of the roof surface area.
Subd. 138 Length, Recreational Vehicles and Watercraft. The length of an RV or
watercraft shall be measured from end to end including any hitch or motor. For the
purposes of measuring length, an RV or watercraft on a trailer will be measured as one
vehicle.
Subd.184 Watercraft. Motorized water-oriented vehicles and their trailers including,
but not limited to, power boats, cruisers, jet skies, fishinglhunting boats, pontoon boats,
and any non-motorized craft with greater than a two person capacity. This definition
excludes non-motorized one and two person crafts such as canoes, kayaks, and paddle
boats.
1325.12 Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer and, Watercraft Outdoor Storage. The
unregulated outside parking and outside storage of recreational vehicles, utility trailers, and
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watercraft within a residential use district is found to create a nuisance, hazard and detrimental
influence upon the public health, safety and general welfare of the community by obstructing the
view on streets and on private property, bringing noise and odors into residential areas, creating
cluttered and otherwise unsightly areas, preventing the full use of residential streets for
residential parking, reducing the useable open space of streets and private property and otherwise
adversely affecting residential property values and neighborhood maintenance and improvement.
1325.13
Subd.l General Regulations for Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and Watercraft in All
Districts.
A. Storage in an Enclosed Structure. RVs and Watercraft of any height or
length may be kept within an enclosed structure provided the structure
conforms to the underlying zoning requirements of the district.
B. Attachment to Ground Not Permitted. RVs and Watercraft shall not be
permanently affixed to the ground in a manner that would prevent removal.
RVs and Watercraft not permitted to be operated on public streets shall be
placed on or in a trailer or motor vehicle.
C. Use of RVs and Watercraft. No RV or watercraft shall be used for
temporary or permanent living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes in the City.
R V s and watercraft shall not be connected to sewer, water, or other utility for
any period of time, unless otherwise permitted in Subd. 3B of this ordinance.
D. Condition While Stored. All RVs and watercraft shall be stored or parked
in a secure, safe, orderly, and well-maintained condition that does not inhibit
emergency vehicle access to any property, All RVs and watercraft shall be
currently licensed and operable at all times while being stored.
E. Ownership. Permitted storage shall only be allowed for RVs and
watercraft owned by the owner or occupant of the property on which the RV
and watercraft are stored.
F. No RV or watercraft shall be permitted on a vacant lot without a primary
structure unless in conformance with Section 1325.1 I.
Subd.2 Permitted RV and Watercraft Storage. Storing RVs and watercraft outdoors is
permitted in all residential districts provided that all of the following provisions are met:
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A. No more than three (3) RV's or watercraft may be stored on a residential
lot. No more than one (1) of the three (3) RV's may be a self-propelled motor
home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar type ofRV.
B. RVs and watercraft shall not be more than twenty-eight (28) feet in length
or twelve (12) feet in height.
C. One (I) self-propelled motor home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar
type of RV that is greater than twenty-eight (28) feet, but not larger than
thirty-four (34) feet, in length is permitted in the rear yard of a property
provided that all ofthe following criteria are met:
1. The RV meets all setback regulations in this section;
2. The rear yard is fully enclosed by a six foot privacy fence or is
substantially screened from adjacent properties as determined by the
Zoning Administrator; which may include fencing, vegetation, or
both.
D. RVs and watercraft shall not be placed within the principal structure side
yard setback and shall be at least ten (10) feet from any rear property lines. If
both side and rear yards are available for parking or storage, then the location
with the least visibility from streets and neighboring property, as determined
by the Zoning Administrator, shall be used for such storage.
E. On any lot, RV s and watercraft shall not be stored closer to the front
property line than the principle structure or attached garage. Additionally, in
the case of corner lots the RV shall not be stored closer to the property line
than the principle structure or attached garage in the side yard adjacent to the
street.
F. RVs or watercraft shall not be placed closer to the principle building of an
adjoining lot than to the principle building on the lot where it is stored.
G. RVs and watercraft stored in the side yard and visible from the public
right-of-way shall be screened with a six foot privacy fence or landscaping of
similar opacity as determined by the Zoning Administrator, unless they are
kept on an improved hard surface.
H. Alternative locations for storing an RV or watercraft on a property may be
permitted by the Zoning Administrator with an Administrative Land Use
Permit for up to one (I) RV or watercraft, when topographic conditions or lot
configuration do not allow for the normal location regulations to be met and
all of the following criteria are met:
1. The R V or watercraft is at least three feet from the side or
rear property line;
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2. The RV or watercraft shall not be stored forward of the
principal structure, except as otherwise provided for in Subd.
3.
Graphic Storage Location Summary for Subd. 2.
Sfeet
40'
R.'
Side Yard
. Principle Structure
Side Yard Setback
R-1 10 feet
R-3 Sfeet
Front Yard
Front Yard
40'
40'
Property Line
Curb ,........"
Street
Permitted RV and Watercraft Storage
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Subd.3 Short-Term RV and Watercraft Parking in Residential Districts
A. Short-Term Parking without Permit. Licensed and operable RVs and
watercraft of any length or height may be parked in driveways for the sole
expressed purpose of loading, unloading, and cleaning for a period not to
exceed seventy-two (72) hours, provided that they are not within fifteen (15)
feet of the curb, and are not within five (5) feet of a side property line,
B. Short-Term Parking with Permit. Administrative Permits for a period of
up to seven (7) days, renewable once during a twelve (12) month period, may
be obtained from City Hall that would permit a licensed and operable RV or
watercraft to park in the driveway, provided it is not within fifteen (15) feet of
the curb, and is not within five (5) feet of a side property line. This permit
would allow a motor home or other similar vehicle to be connected to water
and electricity.
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Subd. 4 Riparian Residential Lots.
A. In addition to RV and watercraft storage permitted by Section 1325.10
Subd 2, the owner or occupant of any riparian lot is permitted to store two (2)
additional watercraft.
B. RVs shall not be permitted within fifty (50) feet of the Ordinary High
Water (OHW) mark of the lake.
c. Watercraft shall not be permitted within ten (10) feet ofthe OHW mark of
the lake and shall meet the principal structure side setback. If topographical
conditions prohibit storing the watercraft at least ten (10) feet from the OHW
mark, the Zoning Administrator may grant an administrative permit to allow
watercraft storage closer than ten (10) from the OHW mark.
Graphic Storage Location Summary for Subd. 4.
" Principle Structure
Side Yard Setback
R-1 10 feet
R-2 5 feet
R-3 5 feet
40'
Property Line
Curb~
Street
Permitted RV and Watercraft Parking
Pennitted Watercraft Parking
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Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication.
Adoption Date.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 14th day of
January, 2008.
STAN HARPSTEAD, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NOAH SIMON
ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Publication Date: January 23, 2008
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Attachment C
Reports to the Planning Commission
From December 5th (Work Session)
and December 5th (Regular Meeting)
Available online at:
htt\l.llwww.cLarden-hills.mn.us/planningcases
January 14, 2008, City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
December 05, 2007
Work Session
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, Planner I
SUBJECT: Planning Case #: 07-025 - Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, and
Watercraft Work Session
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, and
Watercraft Outdoor Storage Ordinance - December 5, 2007
2. RV Codes from Surrounding Communities
3. Public Comments
ReQuested Action
Please review and consider the attached Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, and
Watercraft Ordinance and provide feedback to staff. The Commission can not take
formal action at a work session.
Proposed Chanl!es
This memo highlights the changes that have been made to the proposed ordinance since
the November ih work session.
Title and Definitions
The title of the proposed ordinance has been changed from the "RV Ordinance" to the
"Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, and Watercraft Outdoor Storage Ordinance". The
purpose of this change was to assist the Enforcement Officers in educating the public by
clarifying what was regulated by the ordinance.
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In keeping with the title of the ordinance, the definitions were amended to more clearly
define what is meant by the terms "Recreational Vehicle and Utility Trailer" and
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"Watercraft". Specifically, all watercraft were removed from the definition of
recreational vehicles and utility trailers so that the definitions would more accurately
reflect the commonly understood use of these terms. Watercraft vehicles continue to be
regulated under this ordinance, but are now listed separately from other types of RV s.
For the purposes of this ordinance the term "RV" is used to reference those vehicles
defined as recreational vehicles, as well as any utility trailers.
The term "Watercraft" has replaced the term "Water-Oriented RV" and the definition
now reads:
Watercraft. Water-oriented vehicles and their trailers including, but not limited
to, power boats, cruisers, jet skies, fishing/hunting boats, pontoon boats, as well
as, row boats, sail boats, and other non-motorized craft with greater than two
person capacity. This definition excludes non-motorized one and two person
crafts such as canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats.
In addition to boatlifts, non-motorized one and two person watercraft have been excluded
from this definition entirely. These items will be dealt with in the Shoreline Management
Code.
Number of Permitted RVs and Watercraft
Based on the discussion at the November 7'h work session, the number of permitted RVs
and watercraft has been set at three; however, of these, only one may be a motor home or
other such vehicle.
On shoreline properties, the number of additionally permitted watercraft has been
reduced to two. This number was reduced because the definition of watercraft no longer
includes canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. Based on this ordinance, the owner of a
shoreline lot would be permitted to have up to five R V s, trailers, and watercraft. Only
one ofthe RVs could be a motor home or other such vehicle.
Height/Length
The maximum height of any RV or watercraft has been set at twelve feet. This is the
minimum height that can be regulated without functionally prohibiting motor homes and
travel trailers within the City.
In addition to the 28 foot maximum length, a regulation has been added that would permit
one motor home to be kept on property that is between the length of 28 and 34 feet, if
certain requirements are met. The new language reads as follows:
A. One (1) self-propelled motor home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar type
of RV that is greater than twenty-eight (28) feet, but not iarger than thirty-four
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(34) feet, in length is permitted in the rear yard of a property provided that all of
the following criteria are met:
1. The RV meets all setback regulations
2. The rear yard is fully enclosed by a privacy fence
3. The RV is parked on an improved surface
Staff feels that under these circumstances a 34 foot RV would be reasonably screened and
the negative impacts on surrounding property owners and the community mitigated.
Short-Term Utility Connections
The ordinance has been changed to allow, with a permit renewable once during a twelve
month period, a motor home or other similar vehicle to be used for temporary living
purposes and be connected to water and electrical utilities for a period not to exceed
seven days. The vehicle would also be required to be parked in the driveway of the
property it is being stored on, at least five feet from any property line, and fifteen feet
from the curb. The language of the code would require a City issued permit in order to
connect the RV to water and/or electrical utilities and to use the RV for sleeping purposes
for any amount of time up to seven days.
Administrative Permit Criteria
The administrative permit process has been added to the proposed ordinance. The
regulation reads as follows:
B. Alternative locations for storing an RV or watercraft on a property will be
permitted by the Zoning Administrator with an administrative permit for up to
one (1) RV or watercraft, when topographic conditions or lot configuration do
not allow for the normal location regulations to be met and all of the following
criteria are met:
1. Depending on lot configuration, the Zoning Administrator
will determine where on the lot is most appropriate for RV
or watercraft storage.
2. The RV or watercraft is at least three feet from the side or
rear property line;
3. The RV or watercraft shall not be stored forward of the
principal structure
This process will allow property owners to be issued a permit to store their RV s and
watercraft in alternative locations under specific circumstances. Property owners would
not be able to store an RV or watercraft in the front driveway.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
December 05, 2007
PC Agenda Item 3. C
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, Planner I
SUBJECT: Planning Case #: 07-025
Recreational Vehicle Zoning Code Amendment
City of Arden Hills
ATTACHMENT: 3C-l Proposed Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, and Watercraft
Outdoor Storage Ordinance - December 5, 2007
Reqnested Action
Based on the outcome of the RV work session, the Planning Commission may choose to
approve, deny or table the proposed RV ordinance.
Back2round
In May 2007, Staff was directed by the Planning Commission and the City Council to examine
the current zoning code regarding recreation vehicles. Staff was asked to clarify the definitions
used for "recreational vehicle" as well as the methodology for measuring "length" and "height"
of RVs. The primary goal of this amendment is to clarify the definitions and build consistency
within the RV code. A draft of a revised RV code was proposed in May; however, the project
was delayed for additional research.
In response to the Council and Planning Commission's request, Staff analyzed the current code
and reviewed codes from fifteen other communities in the metropolitan area. Comments and
discussion were elicited from other City Staff, including the code enforcement officer and the
building official.
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A second work session was held prior to the October 5, 2007 meeting to give staff a chance to
present an updated proposed ordinance and to further discuss the concerns raised by the
Commissioners. No official action or decisions can be made at a work session meeting. At this
time, the Planning Commission may choose to approve the proposed R V ordinance with the
changes discussed at the work session, deny the ordinance, or table it for additional research and
reView.
A proposed RV ordinance was drafted and presented to the Planning Commission at the October
3, 2007, Planning Commission meeting. At that meeting, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to table the RV ordinance so staff could do additional research and clarify certain
aspects ofthe proposed code.
A work session was held prior to the November 7, 2007, meeting to further discuss specific
regulations and concerns raised by the Commissioners at the October 3, 2007, meeting. Some
discussion took place and additional questions were raised. At the November 7, 2007 regular
Planning Commission Meeting, another public hearing was held and the Planning Commission
voted unanimously to again table the R V ordinance.
Options and Motion Lane:uae:e
I. Recommend Approval (with Commission ChanlZes): Motion to recommend a/J/Jroval of
Planning Case 07-025 to amend the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance Section, 1325.10 of the
Zoning Code, as presented in the December 5,2007, planning case report (with changes)
2. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 07-025 to amend the
Recreational Vehicle Ordinance as proposed in the December 5, 2007, planning case report
(recommending denial should include specific reasons).
3. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 07-025 to amend the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
as proposed in the December 5, 2007, planning case report for the following reasons...
A change to the Zoning Code requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission and
approval from 4/5 of the City Council. The Zoning Code change would go into effect upon
publication in the official City newspaper.
Notice
Notice was published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin. Staff has received a few e-mails
and telephone calls from property owners or occupants in regard to this planning case, in
addition to those received at the October 3, 2007 and November 7, 2007 Planning Commission
meeting. These have been included in the December 5, 2007 Work Session Packet.
Deadline for Ae:ency Actions
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There are no deadlines for action on this request.
Attachment
Proposed Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, and Watercraft Outdoor Storage Ordinance -
December 5, 2007
City of Arden Hills
Planning Commission Meetingfor DecemberS, 2007
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