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Planning ~ Zoning CommissEonl local Planning Agency January 13, 2010 Page 9 Mr. Hale felt that Sketch 13 on page 5 of the draft ordinance could be misleading, Ms. Smith stated that the sketch was provided to demonstrate parking for irregular shaped structures with front facades, Mr. Hale suggested using two different sketches to demonstrate side yard parking on the left side and right side, Mr. Hale said that the sketch appears to allow parking of two recreational vehicles. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Smith said screening includes from lakes, adjacent properties and also golf courses. She said there is no exemption as to the depth of the lot. Mr. Hale stated that a lot of the parking infractions occur on weekends and the vehicles are removed during the week. Ms. Smith stated that Gode Enforcement works one Saturday per month. A general discussion ensued regarding the height of landscaping screening, the code enforcement process, changes to the location of the designated parking area and parking in the right of way. !n response to the Commission's question, Ms. Smith stated that personal use vehicles are expected to be parked in the residential dis#rict. She said it is a privilege to allow residents to park their commercial vehicle in a residential district; therefore, if it is of a commercial use it must be parked so that it does not affect the aesthetics of the community. Ms. Smith reviewed the allowed parking areas for private use vehicles. Ms. Smith said generally an inoperable vehicle is parked in the rear yard. A discussion ensued regarding the lack of screening from the road. Ms. Smith explained that there had been discussions regarding using a gate to provide screening in the front and the Commission did not want to put that economic responsibility on the citizens. The maximum length of vehicles was discussed. Ms, Smith stated that the maximum length for parking spaces in commercial areas is 20 feet. The enforcement of the vehicle length was discussed. Ms. Smith stated that Code 1=nforcement staff could obtain vehicle lengths from the Internet which would eliminate staff from going onto the property to make that determination. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Smith stated that Chief Rut was involved in developing and reviewing the parking criteria.