Consider Ordinance #21-15 Creating Additional Requirements for Driveways and Parking Pads

A proposed ordinance to limit the width of a driveway to no more than 15 feet of the width of the primary garage or to no more than 20 feet if no garage. The proposed ordinance also limits the number and size of parking pads (1 pad, 200 sq ft maximum).

The Public Hearing Notice was advertised in the Anoka County Union-Herald, the City's Official Newsletter. 

Summary:
At the June Planning Commission regular meeting, the Planning Commission had requested an ordinance update to create more requirements for parking pads and width of driveways in residential districts. The Commission had stated they would like to see a limited width for driveways, a limited number of parking pads per property, and a way to ensure the parking capacity isn't expanded as set in City Code Section 117-355 - Residential Development Off-Street Parking. Planning Staff members have drafted Ordinance #21-15 for review by the Planning Commission to determine if it would meet their proposed requirements, and be sent to the City Council for formal adoption.

Alternatives:
Alternative 1: Recommend adoption of Ordinance #21-15 to the City Council. Staff supports this alternative.
Alternative 2: Recommend changes be made to Ordinance #21-15, and an updated draft be presented to the Planning Commission at their next regular meeting. Staff is also supportive of this alternative.
Alternative 3: Recommend denial of Ordinance #21-15 to the City Council. Staff does not support this alternative.

This case is being handled as part of Staff's regular duties.

Staff recommends forwarding Ordinance #21-15 to the City Council for adoption.

Motion to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance #21-15.