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MINUTES OF THE ` ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 8, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • 6. #04 -3024 CITY OF ORONO, LARGE VEHICLE STORAGE PERMIT — ORDINANCE NO. 21, THIRD SERIES Gaffron stated the City Council at its last meeting took action that directed Staff to draft a final version of the ordinance amending the City's vehicle storage regulations to allow for continued large vehicle storage by property owners who have two to five acre lots who have previously stored such vehicles, subject to a one -time permit, and subject to generally the same conditions as established for lots of five acres or larger. Gaffron noted Council made one change at their last meeting in a shared driveway situation by changing the language from "the City must have on file an agreement signed by all current driveway users" to "the Applicant shall demonstrate that the appropriate easement exists ". Gaffron stated one item for potential discussion is whether the Council wishes to be involved in the permit review process. As written, the ordinance does not address the review process and it is assumed that such permits will be reviewed and issued by staff without Council involvement. Gaffron noted the ordinance also does not require any public hearing or neighbor notification. Should staff conclude that an application does not qualify for the permit, the applicant could request a hearing before the Council through the administrative appeal process. Gaffron indicated the ordinance revises the fee schedule for the remainder of 2004 by establishing a $30.00 permit fee to cover administrative costs. Concerning implementation, the ordinance does not set a deadline for applying for this permit. Staff's intent is to identify all known existing users and send them notification that a permit is required for continued large vehicle storage. Gaffron stated Staff would likely • set a 60 -day deadline for submittal, with those property owners not applying for a permit being renotified and given another 30 -day grace period. Gaffron stated the City could take legal action or find the property owner in violation of the vehicle storage ordinance. Gaffron suggested as an incentive to gain permit compliance the City offer the permits free of charge for the first 90 days and then require a $30.00 fee thereafter. Gaffron noted that change would require a minor modification to the ordinance language. Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. Gaffron stated Mrs. Timm has inquired tonight concerning the storage of trailers over 10,000 pounds. Gaffron stated the ordinance before the Council tonight does not change the language that was adopted last November. White inquired what currently is in place governing trailers. Gaffron stated it is his understanding that any trailer over 10,000 pounds cannot be stored on a residential lot. Mrs. Timm indicated she has brought up the issue of the trailer with Ron Moorse all along. Timm stated the trailer is licensed and registered. Timm indicated it is likely the truck would be sold but that the trailer would remain. Sansevere inquired whether the trailer is over the 10,000 pounds. • Timm stated it is 12,000 pounds. PAGE 3