2023-03-14 P & Z Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 14, 2023 include limiting tents to the backyard and addressing complaints promptly. Other comments are that there be no changes to the present policy, that people take their recreational vehicles and tents to Rice Creek Campground to prevent “clutter” and “junk,” and that Centerville strive for excellence by making the community more attractive. There were no public comments on the parking requirements. V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed Amendment to City Code Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures Discussion ensued about proposed revisions to the ordinance. The definition of recreational vehicles was discussed; adding a definition of a tent was also discussed. The Commission suggested modifying the definition of recreational vehicle and adding a definition for tent. The Commissioner suggested using a dictionary definition of a tent, such as “a collapsible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and used for camping outdoors or as a temporary building” and adding “as used for recreational purposes for a limited period of time. Noting what a tent is not, i.e., a lean to, car port, etc., is often helpful too. Discussion ensued about restricting the parking of recreational vehicles to the driveway and adding a restriction for a 5-10ft setback from the right of way or curb for all temporary dwellings and structures. The public hearing on both ordinances was closed at 7:32p.m. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to close the public hearings on the Temporary Dwellings & Structures and No Parking Areas was closed. All in favor. Motion carried. The Commission approved revisions to City Code Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures. Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to Approve Ordinance 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures as presented in the packet with the addition definitions of reinstating the definition of recreational vehicle and modifying it, adding a definition of tent, adding distance from the right-of-way, and adding a restriction on the use of temporary dwellings and structures. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Proposed Amendment to City Code Chapter 71: Parking Requirements There was no additional discussion on the No Parking ordinance. The The Commission approved revisions to City Code Chapter 156: Temporary Dwellings & Structures. Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to Approve Ordinance 71: Parking Requirements as presented in the packet. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 4