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~ e (I It ~ ,... 'j 1; d i) - - - - 12/8/69 ~ _n __ _ ---- -. -- -- - ---~-_. -- --------- . - ~ -- , I The City Manager said the Citizens Committee had presented' a well thought-out presentation which raised many questions, some with legal ramifications, some regarding policy. He suggested these should be studied and reviewed by the Council, Planning Commission and staff. Mayor Anderson concurred. In answer to Mr. Mohr, the Mayor said three proposals had been made from ,the committee, and the Council had been asked to consider them. The Council should study information presented to support these proposals and the gackground of the rezoning. The Council could then make a reasonable and considered'decision upon the proposals. Mrs. Niven suggested that, even though the City Attorney had said the Council could not direct the Planning Commission to reconsider, the Planning Commission could perhaps reconsider on its own. Mr. Mohr felt the Council should make a decision on the requests of the Laurel Hill Committee at this time. He could see no advantage to delay. The City Manager felt the Council should have an opportunity to review what had been presented at ,this meeting, and give the Planning Commission a chance to review its past decision, if they should e decide to do so. The Council had the option of ordering a moratorium on issuance of buildi~g permits. This might, or might'not create problems. The City Attorney disagreed with Mr. Mohr, saying when there is a legal zoning classification and people want to,deve10p in accordance with the law, theCouncil has to abide by the rules it fias made~ At this point the City Council has nothing to indicate the Planning Commission permission for pre- I liminary approval was not correct. I There was further discussion about issuance of a building permit for this pub and whether another appeal could be filed at the time the Planning Commission gave final approval fo plans. The Planning Director explained that appeal at the time of final approval was only on the basis of whether ) requirements of the Ordinance had been met. The applicant will not receive a building permit until such final approval has been given. i Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Council postpone action on a request from Laurel Hill committee until the Council has discussed presentations and recommendations have been reviewed by staff, and the Planning Commission and Council have an opportunity for a joint meeting. ) Mayor Anderson hoped that"through discussion and hearings, the committee and Council might reach some kind of agreement. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. I Dr. Rei the1, 2600 Floral Hill Dri ve, commented on the large delegation from Laurel Hill. Mayor Anderson said the Council had previously received such delegations, but it usually takes a crisis to bring them out. In answer to Mr. McGuinness question, Mayor Anderson said it was his understanding there would be a public response to the committee's questions. The Planning Director said the Lan~ County Planning \ Director would welcome an opportunity to work with the citizens of the community living outside the I city limits. I I I ( 1 Short break taken. I 5. Truck Parking in Residential Zones - Proposed ordinance restricting parking of oversize vehicles in residential zones was discussed at a previous Council meeting. There were problems with the definitionof'a truck and a limitation of parking in front yards. The City Attorney has changed the ordinance to limit parking in front yards within the legal set back area. As far as the definitioU"is concerred, it is felt the State definition of I a truck being any vehicle exceeding 6,000 lbs. gross weight is the best available. e I 1 Councilman Williams suggested that the definition of a truck be' 10, 000, Ib~. :,rather than I 6,000 for this particular ordinance. Mrs. Hayward~said that service-type vehicles I were under 6,000 1bs., and, it was felt for residential parking they sholdd"not exceed this limit. The ordinance will be brought to the meeting of December 8. No action taken. ') " Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Council adopt the ordinance as proposed. ( Dr. Purdy suggested the definition of a truck be based on'whee1 base size, rather than gross weight. He was concerned that pick-ups would be ticketed~ The City Manager exp~ained that' pick~ups had been excluded by reference in the Ordinance. The City Manager read the ordinance. He then-read a letter from Mr. A. Krieg objecting 'to sections I of the ordinance and asking the Council to tab1e~it for further study. He felt trucks should not be allowed to park in side yards or vacant lots. This was turning residential neighborhoods into commercial areas. Councilwoman Hayward said she had toured a residential area with Mr. Krieg, and until that time, had been ;unaware of the magnitude of the problem. Mr. Max Beninga,:, 775 Arcadia, objected to :parking of semi-trucks or logging trucks @n streets ~m a residential neighborhood, saying it appeared that parking of one encouraged more to park in the same I - II area. The City'Manager agreed this needed correction from a safety standpoint. 'I i " II \' /, 12/8/69 - 4 L.. -- -