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o <br /> g �o <br /> To: Chair McCutcheon and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator y <br /> C. <br /> From: Jeremy Barnhart,AICP, Community Development <IkESHo°` <br /> Director <br /> Date: May 16, 2022 <br /> Subject: #LA22-000021,City of Orono Text Amendment related to vehicle parking <br /> requirements <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The city of Orono is proposing an ordinance amendment that will more <br /> clearly require the parking of vehicles on hard surfaces, asphalt, concrete, class V gravel. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the draft as <br /> written <br /> Background <br /> Extended parking of vehicles on grassy surfaces, by definition, converts that surface to <br /> hardcover: <br /> • Hardcover means a hard surface that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil <br /> and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased <br /> rate of flow than prior to development. Hardcover shall include but not be limited to <br /> the following: all building footprints, driveways, sidewalks, stepping stones, <br /> retaining walls, patios, courts (sport, tennis, etc.), decks, pools, areas used for the <br /> extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and all other similar features or <br /> surfaces as determined by the city engineer or city planner. Emphasis added. <br /> In fielding complaints about parking of vehicles in yards, one of the areas of code cited is <br /> the unapproved expansion of hardcover. Hardcover in many areas of the city is a valuable <br /> commodity, and carefully regulated, both in amount and location. The draft ordinance <br /> clarifies that vehicles must be parked on a hard surface, including asphalt, concrete, or <br /> class V gravel. This is intended to help residents with understanding of the rule, and also <br /> in enforcement situations, should they become necessary. Expansions of hardcover <br /> require a permit. <br /> Many cities require parking on a hard surface to control the growth of weeds and grasses <br /> that are difficult to manage around wheels, bumpers etc. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Are there any issues or concerns with this proposal? <br /> • <br />