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ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
April 26, 2004
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson,
Welper.
Moved by Kincaid, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, reviewed the changes to the
proposed Font Yard Parking Ordinance. In any "R" district, no one- or two-family dwelling or
lot shall have more than 33 percent of the front yard used for driveway and off-street parking
purposes. This restriction shall not prohibit the construction of a twenty foot driveway or
driveway expansion immediately in front of and the minimum width reasonably necessary to
provide access to a 3 or 4-stall garage. Mayor Hurley asked that the language be changed to
clarify it is the width of the lot.
Current residents owning recreational vehicles on the adoption of the ordinance shall be given
270 days to conform to the parking provisions of the ordinance.
Councilperson Welper noted that some residents have graveled parking in their front yards. Mr.
Cutwright responded that there is no grandfather clause. If the ordinance is enforced properly,
that will no longer be allowed.
Councilperson Schmitt commented that 2(b) uses language that any vehicle not driven every 48
hours shall be regulated as a recreational vehicle and asked for language clarification.
Councilperson Schmitt also asked that front yard and side yard be defined in the ordinance.
Councilperson Clark stated he feels that the city is trying to regulate areas that we should not.
Councilperson Clark asked how will the city regulate people from parking on the grass, and he
feels this ordinance just complicates it more. Mayor Hurley responded this ordinance provides
code enforcement with something to enforce.
Councilperson Cole suggested that maybe the language needs to be simplified.
Councilperson Gunderson suggested using New Hampton's language where if it is not cemented,
you cannot park on it.
Mr. Cutwright will make the proposed changes and distribute copies to the council.
Next week the council will review the Property Maintenance Code.
Mayor Hurley stated that everyone gets calls regarding parking on the parking, parking on the
front yard and junk vehicles. Mayor Hurley stated there is nothing wrong with trying to spruce
up the city, and we need to step up to the plate and address these problems one way or another.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk