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Meetine of: January 10. 2011
AGENDA SECTION: Other Ordinances and
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER'S
Resolutions
Community Development
APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: 1st Reading of Ordinance 1588, being a
BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
BY:
Zoning Amendment as it Relates to Driveways.
DATE: January 5, 2011
BACKGROUND:
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At this time, City Staff is proposing an ordinance change that would effect the setback and location requirements
for residential driveways. After reviewing the Zoning Code, staff feels that the current language pertaining to
setbacks should be amended to better reflect today's housing standards and uses of residential properties. The
amendment would allow for driveways to be placed as close as one (1) foot from the side lot line for those lots
less than 60 feet in width, and as close as three (3) feet from the side lot line for those lots greater than 60 feet in
width.
As part of this process, staff will also look into the possibility of requiring a building permit for the construction
or reconstruction of future driveways. The justification is to enable staff to determine whether the placement of
driveways on residential properties meets the minimum setback requirements, as well as allowing staff to better
monitor the impervious surface area calculations for those properties located in the Shoreland Overlay Districts.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on January 4, 2011. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the Zoning Amendment with a 2 -1 vote at the meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1588, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1588, for Monday, January 24, 2011, at
approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance 1588 (1'" Reading, Format). P +Z Rennrt
COUNCIL ACTION:
Metro Old Cities that require a driveway Permit:
White Bear Lake: $30
New Hope: $25
Crystal
Hopkins: $40
Richfield: $35
Shoreview
West St. Paul
North St. Paul: $45
-Coon Rapids
-St. Louis Park