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BROOKLYN CENTER
HOUSING COMMISSION
June 18, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Council Commission Room
Brooklyn Center City Hall
1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes —March 19, 2013, and May 14, 2013
5. Chairperson's Report
6. Council Liaison Report
7. Draft Ordinance Revisions Relating to Vehicles and Driveways
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
*Assemble New Neighbor Welcome Bags after meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
March 19, 2013
COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Thorbus at 7:04
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson-Judy Thorbus, Kathie Amdahl, Ephraim Olani, David Johnson and Peggy Lynn.
Also present were Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—DECEMBER 11, 2012, JANUARY 15, 2013, FEBR UARY 19,
2013
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve
the minutes of the Housing Commission meetings from December 11,2012,January 15,2013,
and February 19m 2013. The motion passed.
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chairperson Thorbus asked about the Speaker at last meeting and stated last Thursday she met with
Council Member Lawrence-Anderson to review the new neighbor program. Commissioner Amdahl
will lead program.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Lynn Myszkowski discussed the earth hour on March 23, 8:30 pm. Shut off lights.
The Police Department year-end report was presented to Council. Councilmember Lynn
Myszkowski presented information of specific crimes statistics for 2012. The Part 1 crime numbers
were decreased. Violent crimes were down 16 percent. Burglary is up 35%. This includes a high
number of garage burglaries. Theft up .6%and Auto theft up 39%.
Councilmember Lynn Myszkowski stated they were presented data from a city wide service and the
results were very positive.
Councilmember Lin Myszkowski also stated she would like to see an active Facebook and twitter
account. Possibly through a new communications position.
The Opportunity site is being reviewed for residential development and an update was provided
regarding the Magnesium in the drinking water.
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NEW NEIGHBOR WELCOME PROGRAM
Commissioner Amdahl stated they will use mapping created by Jesse Anderson to ease the process
with color coded by neighborhood and adding labels up to 1.5 hours per night. The Housing
Commission has worked with Minnesota School of Business in the past and hopes to continue. A
packing night will need to be scheduled and they will review the final list at the next Housing
Commission meeting. Staff will obtain golf coupons and community center coupons. The Housing
Commission will also recruit help from civic organizations and local colleges. Commissioner Lynn
and Commissioner Johnson need ID badges. Commissioner Johnson discussed the new neighbor
program and stated it seemed similar to the Welcome Wagon in St. Louis Park.
OTHER BUSINESS
The joint Council and Commission meeting is on April 10, 2013 at 6 pm at Constitution Hall.
Chairperson Thorbus stated she will provide updates on the efforts of the Housing Commission.
With the sold out garden sites the Housing Commission may want to work with CARS Department
for other sites and consider the further review of Happy Hollow Park. The Housing Commission
decided on May 14 Housing Commission date. Chairperson Thorbus requested a copy of survey
results for Housing Commissions at next month's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Lynn to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned
at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
May 14, 2013
COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Thorbus at 8:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson - Judy Thorbus, Commissioners Kathie Amdahl, Ephraim Olani, David Johnson and
Peggy Lynn. Also present was Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson.
NEW NEIGHBOR WELCOME PROGRAM
It was discussed that they would be attempting to deliver the bags two times per month possibly on
Wednesdays.
They would plan for June 5th and 19th and would meet at City Hall. Commissioner Amdahl will
coordinate with Jesse Anderson to make sure that they have the bags and maps available for use on
the days that they delivering.
Chairperson Thorbus asked if the Boy Scouts would be able to participate in the delivering of the
bags. Commissioner Johnson stated that they would need two adults with the Scout and he would
ask if there are any volunteers.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Lynn had expressed concerns relating to the litter and trash that is blowing out of the
parking lot and along the back of the property along the park trail near Walmart.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman
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5-14-2013
MEMORANDUM - HOUSING COMMISSION
DATE: June 18, 2013
TO: Brooklyn Center Housing Commission
FROM: Jesse Anderson, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards /HRA
Specialist
SUBJECT: Draft Ordinance Revisions for Parking, Driveways and Waste Containers
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Housing Commission provide feedback and direction to staff
regarding the desired amendments to ordinances pertaining to parking, driveways and waste
containers.
Background:
On August 27, 2012,the City Council discussed the results of a recent city wide survey relating
to the draft ordinance revisions. Some changes were made to the draft ordinance based on the
feedback.
Changes Made:
The requirement of a three foot setback for driveways was removed.
Language was added that a driveway or parking area must conform to current standards if a
property is registered as vacant.
Changed the time a waste container can be placed at the curb to 4 pm.
Current Ordinance Summary
A summary of the current city ordinances in relation to vehicle and driveway standards at
residential properties is provided below:
• All vehicles stored at a property must be properly licensed and in operable condition.
• All vehicles stored at property must be owned by a resident of the property,with the
exception of temporary guests.
• Vehicles stored in the front yard or side setback(not defined as side yard), must be
located on an approved surface such as gravel,bituminous or concrete.
• Commercial vehicles may not be parked on residential properties except for reasonable
deliveries or service up to 2 hours.
• Vehicles may not be stored on the street overnight between the hours of 2 am and 6 am,
or for more than 6 continuous hours.
Summary of Draft Ordinances
A summary of the requirements of the draft ordinance amendments is as follows:
• All vehicles must be parked on either an impervious surface or a grandfathered gravel
parking surface in any yard area- front, back, sides.
• An improved surface and impervious surface is defined.
MEMORANDUM - HOUSING COMMISSION
• Grandfathering conditions for existing well-maintained gravel driveways and parking
areas are prescribed.
• Standards for driveway installation and maintenance are established for both improved
and gravel driveway and parking areas.
• Definitions for front, side and rear yards at a property are provided.
• Requirements for the amount of improved and impervious surfaces allowed for a single
family lot(in R-1 and R-2 zones) in front yard and total lot are established.
Council Goals:
Strategic:
2 We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods
4. We will improve the city's image
Attachments:
Attachment I- Draft Ordinance Amendments
Attachment Il- Council Work Session Memo 02/27/2012
Attachment III- Council Work Session Memo 08/27/2012
Attachment I- Draft Ordinance Amendments
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 2013,
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an ordinance relating to signs
in the City.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please notify the personnel coordinator at 763-569-3303 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES
AND AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE
SECTIONS 35-900, 19-102 AND 19-103
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code, Section 35-900, definitions of"Yard", "Yard, Front",
"Yard, Rear" and"Yard, Side"are amended as follows:
35-900
YARD. An open spaee whieh is uneeeepied and tmebstmeted,
this or-dina-nee. A yard exteiids a4eng a let line end at r-igh4 angles to sueh lot line to a dept
width speeified in the yard ro „l„+:,ns f v the distr-iet in whieh sue sueh let is ,,,eatea An open space
unobstructed from the around upward with the exception of landscape materials and minor
fixtures of a non-structural nature commonly found in a yard. For the purpose of this chapter,
front yard, side yard and rear yard shall have the following meanings:
(1) Yard, Front n yard extea ing along the ffi» width , f the fr-e + lot lino between the
side lot lines. Netwithstmding pr-evisions to the eentr-afy, en eemer- lots, the front --d
shall ener- ly b� a+h� yard ,,,i ie the front f the i.euse fees lying
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between the side let fine and-the opposite 'et line ab„t4in et.-The area
between the front lot line and a line drawn along the front face or faces of the principal
structure on the property and extended to the side property lines. Where a lawful existing
garage is located closer to the front lot line than the principal structure, the front yard is
the area between the front lot line and a line drawn along the front face or faces of the
principal structure to the perpendicular line following the accessory structure to the front
face of the accessory structure and extended to the side property line. For properties
where the front yard definition is not applicable, the city will determine the front
area. (Figures I - 5)
(2) Yard, Rear. — n yafd + d o a4eng the ffill v4dth of the rear-let lino between ee the
two side lot lines. The area between the rear lot line and the closest portion of the
principal structure and abutting the side and front yard. (Figures 1 - 5)
(3) Yard, Side— n d eK4ending along the side lot lifle between the f„t+ and r^ l„+
lines. The area extending from the front yard to the rear yard along a side lot line
measured perpendiculars from the side lot line to the closest point of a
structure. (Figures 1-6)
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Section 2. Brooklyn Center City Code, Section 19-102 is amended as follows:
CHAPTER 19 PUBLIC NUISANCES AND PETTY OFFENSES
Section 19-102. DEFINITIONS. The following words, when used in this erdinanee chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
1. Garbage includes all putrescible animal, vegetable or other matter that attends the
preparation, consumption, display, dealing in or storage of meat, fish, fowl, birds, fruit, or
vegetables, including the cans, containers or wrappers wasted along with such materials.
2. Rubbish is nonputrescible solid wastes such as wood, leaves, trimmings from shrubs,
dead trees or branches thereof, shavings, sawdust, excelsior, wooden waste, printed
matter, paper, paper board, paste boards, grass, rags, straw, boots, shoes, hats and all
other combustibles not included under the term garbage.
3. Improved Parking Surface: A parking surface such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or other
hard material/method approved by the city manager or the manager's authorized agent.
Agg_re ag te, gravel or landscaping or similar material is not improved.
4. Total yard space: The total apace is the total surface area of the property excluding
any surface areas covered by principal or accessory structure.
Section 3. Brooklyn Center City Code, Section 19-103 is amended as follows:
Section 19-103. PUBLIC NUISANCES FURTHER DEFINED. It is hereby declared to be a
public nuisance to permit,maintain, or harbor any of the following:
1. Diseased animals, fish or fowl, wild or domestic, whether confined or running at
large.
2. Carcasses of animals, fish or fowl, wild or domestic, not buried or destroyed
within 24 hours after death.
3. Garbage not stored in rodent free and fly-tight containers, or; garbage stored so as
to emit foul and disagreeable odors, or; garbage stored so as to constitute a hazard
to public health.
4. Accumulations of rubbish as defined herein.
5. The dumping of any effluent, garbage, rubbish, wastewater, or other noxious
substance upon public or private property.
6. Any open well, pit, excavation, structure, barrier or other obstruction which
endangers public health, safety or welfare.
7. The pollution of any public or private well or cistern, any public stream, lake,
canal, or body of water by effluent, garbage, rubbish or other noxious substance.
8. Any noxious weeds, or any other vegetation which endangers public health, safety
or welfare, or which is contraband within the meaning of state or federal laws.
9. The emitting or production of dense smoke, foul odor, noise, noxious fumes,
gases, soot, cinders or sparks in quantities which unreasonably annoy, injure, or
endanger the safety, health, morals, comfort, or repose of any number of members
of the public.
10. The public exposure of persons having a contagious disease or condition which
endangers public health, safety or welfare.
11. Accumulation of junk, disused furniture, appliances, machinery, automobiles and
parts thereof or any matter which may become a harborage for rats, snakes or
vermin, which creates a visual blight, or which may be conducive to fire, or which
endangers the comfort, repose,health, safety or welfare of the public.
12. The parking and/or storage of construction equipment, farm vehicles and
equipment, or a commercial vehicle with a length greater than 21 feet, or a height
greater than 8 feet, or a gross vehicle weight greater than 9,000 pounds,
continuously for more than two hours on any property within a residential zoning
district or being lawfully used for residential purposes or on any public street
adjacent to such properties. Such equipment and vehicles shall include, but are
not limited to, the following: dump trucks, construction trailers, back hoes, front-
end loaders, bobcats, well drilling equipment, farm trucks, combines, thrashers,
tractors,tow trucks,truck-tractors, step vans, cube vans and the like.
The prohibitions of this subdivision shall not apply to the following:
a) Any equipment or vehicle described above being used by a public utility,
governmental agency, construction company, moving company or similar
company which is actually being used to service a residence not belonging
to or occupied by the operator of the vehicle.
b) Any equipment or vehicle described above which is actually making a
pickup or delivery at the location where it is parked. Parking for any
period of time beyond the time reasonably necessary to make such a
pickup or delivery and in excess of the two hour limit shall be unlawful.
c) Any equipment or vehicle exceeding the above described length, height or
weight limitations, but which is classified as recreation equipment as
specified in Minnesota Statutes 168.011, Subdivision 25.
d) Any equipment or vehicle described above which is parked or stored on
property zoned residential and being lawfully used as a church, school,
cemetery, golf course, park, playground or publicly owned structure
provided the equipment or vehicle is used by said use in the conduct of its
normal affairs.
e) Any equipment or vehicle described above which is parked or stored on
property which is zoned residential and the principal use is nonconforming
within the meaning of Section 35-111 of the City Ordinances, provided
such parking or storage is not increased or expanded after the effective
date of this ordinance.
13. The outside parking and/or storage on vacant property of usable or unusable
vehicles, trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, all-terrain
vehicles, construction vehicles and equipment, or similar vehicles,. materials,
supplies, equipment, ice fish houses, skateboard ramps, play houses or other
nonpermanent structures except as may be permitted by the Zoning or Sign
Ordinances.
14. The outside parking and/or storage on occupied residentially used property of
usable or nonusable vehicles, trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, recreational
vehicles, all terrain vehicles and similar vehicles, materials, supplies, equipment,
ice fish houses, skateboard ramps, or other nonpermanent structures unless they
comply with the following:
a) Vehicles, trailers and watercraft may be parked or stored outside in any
yard provided, however, if ,
yard area°b,,,ing ° publie stfee*, they must be parked or stored on an
authorized parking or driveway area in compliance with paragraph 15 of
this section of a paved or- graveled extension of an auther-ized pafl6fig Of
driveway area and be in compliance with Section 19-1301 through 1305 of
the City OrdinaneesCode.
extensiens theree The driveway and parking surface may not exceed 50%
of the front yard or a yard area abutting a public street unless approved by
the City Council as part of a plan approval for an apartment complex
pursuant to Section 35-230 .
b) Materials, supplies, equipment other than construction or farm equipment,
may be stored or located in any yard other than a front yard or a yard
abutting a public street provided they are screened from public view by an
opaque fence or wall at least six feet high or high enough to prevent these
items from being seen from abutting property at ground level.
c) All vehicles, watercraft and other articles allowed to be stored outside in
an approved manner on occupied residentially used property must be
owned by a person who resides on the property. (Persons who are away at
school or in the military service for periods of time, but still claim the
property as their legal residence shall be considered residents on the
property.)
d) The prohibitions of this section of the ordinance shall not apply to
commonly accepted materials or equipment such as playground
equipment, allowable accessory structures, flagpoles, air conditioner
condensers, laundry drying equipment, arbors, trellises, properly stacked
firewood and temporary storage of building materials for home
improvement projects in process.
15 Drivewgy and Parking Area Requirements. The following requirements shall
apply to all driveways and parking areas located at residential properties.
a) All driveways and parking areas shall be properly constructed with an improved
parking surface.
b) All driveways and parking areas must be maintained in good condition free of
deterioration potholes erosion or hazardous conditions.
c) Driveways and parking surfaces must be located at least three (3) feet from the
side property line excluding shared driveways.
d) Driveways may not exceed a width of 24 feet within the public right-of--way.
e) NonConforming Driveways and Parkin Areas.
1. Gravel driveways established by June 1 2012 are not required to be
replaced with an impervious surface if the following_requirements are met:
i. The gravel driveway must consist of a uniform laver of gravel
evenly distributed from edge to edge, and must be free of bare
spots soil and vegetation. The depth of the rag vel laver must be a
minimum of 2 inches.
ii. The gravel material shall consist of compacted rock or crushed
stone such as class V mix with limestone not more than 1 inch in
diameter. It must not contain sticks, construction debris or other
foreign material.
iii. The driveway or parking areas is maintained in good condition free
of deterioration potholes erosion or hazardous conditions.
iv. There may be no expansion enlargement intensification
replacement alteration or relocation of any non-conforming
driveway except to make it conforming.
2. A non-conforming driveway use may not be changed to another non-
conforming use.
3. When any non-conforming driveway material has been changed to a
conforming material it may not later be changed back to a non-
conforming driveway.
4. A property will be required to upgrade to an improved surface for any of
the following conditions.
1) The gravel driveway is not properly maintained.
2) A new image is installed or the current garage is replaced.
3) If the parking surface is expanded.
4) If a property is registered as Vacant
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days
following its legal publication.
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Adopted this day of , 2013.
Tim Willson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 2013,
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an ordinance relating to signs
in the City.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please notify the personnel coordinator at 763-569-3303 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
COVERAGE ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS; ADDING NEW CITY
CODE SECTION 35-400.1
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code is amended by adding new Section 35-400.1 as follows:
Section 35-400.1. LOT COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACES.
1. For purposes of this section, "Impervious Surface" means a surface that allows very little
or no penetration of water or moisture into the soil or ground. Examples include
concrete, asphalt, and various compacted materials including aggregate, limestone and
recycled bituminous. Buildings, rooftops, patios and driveways and any other structure
shall be included for the purpose of calculating lot coverage. Exception: Decks will not
be considered when calculating lot coverage percentage.
2. Lots in the R-1 District are subject to the following limits for Impervious Surfaces:
a. No more than 50 percent of the area of the front yard may be covered by an
Impervious Surface.
b. Lot coverage of Impervious Surfaces may not exceed 50 percent of the lot area.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of , 2013.
Tim Willson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 2013,
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an ordinance relating to signs
in the City.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please notify the personnel coordinator at 763-569-3303 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REFUSE CONTAINERS;
AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 7-102, SUBDIVISION 4
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code, Section 7-102, Subdivision 4 is amended as follows:
Subdivision 4. Placing of Waste Containers. Cei+tainer-s must be plaee`"'ehin' the fr—e
th i f the residenee r h on na
eed ; e leeated „r th . o 0 0 ep`In the R-1 or R-2
Districts containers may not be placed in the Front Yard as defined in Code Section-35-900.
Containers may be located in the front area behind the setback of the house if located in an
enclosure within forty-eight (48) inches of the principal structure or garage and are not visible
from any public street or residential property. Containers may be placed in the Front Yard as
may be reasonable and immediately necessary for collection, after 4 pm the day prior to pick-up
and on the day of pickup. In no event may containers be placed or maintained in a way that
unreasonably interferes with the use of adjoining property. Containers kept outside must be
placed in a manner that does not permit entry of or harborage for animals, insects or other
vermin, or permit the container to be tipped over. Containers must be maintained in a reasonable
clean condition at all times.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days
following its legal publication.
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Adopted this day of , 2013.
Tim Willson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 2013,
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an ordinance relating to signs
in the City.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please notify the personnel coordinator at 763-569-3303 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF SNOW AND
ICE; AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 12-314
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code, Section 12-314 is amended as follows:
Section 12-314. REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE. Every owner and occupant of a
dwelling containing a single dwelling unit, and the owner of a multiple family dwelling or a
nonresidential building shall be responsible for the removal of snow and ice from parking lots,
driveways, steps, and walkways on the premises. Unless an emergency situation exists or snow
removal is necessary for maintenance activities, vacant properties are exempted for a single
dwelling unit. Individual snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls
accumulating to a depth of three inches, shall be removed from parking lots and driveways
within 24 hours after cessation of the snowfall. Individual snowfalls of one inch or more, or
successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of one inch, shall be removed from steps and
walkways within eight hours after cessation of the snowfall.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days
following its legal publication.
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Adopted this day of , 2013.
Tim Willson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
Attachment II- Council Work Session Memo 02/27/2012
DATE: Febsusry-17'..2012
TO: Curt Bogasny-.City Manager
FROM: Vickie Schle in&Assistant City MmagerMirectorofBuilding and C ty'
Standards
SUBJECT. Draft Ordinance for Vehide.Patking,andMaintenamce Requirements
Recomasenda ion:
Plea see rae i the following draft or6usnce and,give _ -• to staff
Background:
In 2005 sod 2046 the City Council and the Housing Commission m iew ed issues relating to
restricting the number of vehicles az property. An ordinnce amendment to chapter 19�w
proposed a the March 2',2006 CouncilMeeting. The ordinance amendment w a tabled for the
reL•i?w of other options such as increased enforcement of the cturent ordinance.
in March of 2100&code dunges mere made to er 14-1300.These amendments provided for
stronger and clearer language for the enforcement ofinp amble vehicles.At the time ofthis
ordinance change. it Ras suggested that staff review ieR the impxt this code dmge uould hate in
y tb-- ce and safety of the neigh Then,this' on,%vuld be used
in order to determine uinat,if s YI additional steps r-vuld be suggested in the finuxe-to fug
improve vehide related issues. Overall,the ordinzace change xegardingjunkinopamble eclat
has been successfd in reducing blight snd associated resident concems. One d=ge included
the ability far the city to remove a junk.inoperable vehicle and d=Ze the costs bwk to the
psopem ormer. This enforcement tool hart been instrumental in wJue<ing compliance,even
though it has rarely been used to achieve complimyc Adminrstts ve penities hate also
improved compliance.
On August 23,-1010 a resident xWressed the Council requesting an ordinance to restrict the
m=bet of vehicles allowed to be pa&ed outside r a residential pmpem.
Current Ordinance Stnrnrnast
A summary of tbe cmwt city ordinances in relasion to vehicle standards at residential property
is provided below-:
• All vehicles stored at a property must be properly licensed and in op amble condition.
• All vehicles stored at property must be mmed by a tesidem of the propem,R•ith the
exception of temporary guests.
• Vehicles stored in the front Land or side setba&(not deftned as side yir4 must be
located on an approved surfece sucb as gravel,t m=nous or concrete.
'\IE'-1IOR-A -N-DL '-\I _ COUNCIL AV OR SESSION
• Commercial vehicles may not bee parked on residential properties-incept for reasonable
deliveries or service up to 2 low.
• `'ehicles mat not be stored on the street ove=zht 3��the-hours of_'am and 6 asm,
or for more t=6 Continuo U., hours.
Based on feeftwl-received from the C itr Council.sen-eri1 osdsnimce amendments haz-e b m
drafted and are mttacted for considemon.
Surmman of Draft Ordinances
A summan of the re qwerme is of the draft ordinance meadmer is is sa follo%s:
• All vehicles must bs paxked on either an impervious sudsCe or a esa + 2b d gray d
park=surface in an%yard area.- front.,back,sides.
• An improved surface and impervious nuface is damned.
• Ci ndfatherins conditions for existing well-maintained g-el drivewars and pealing
arms are prescribed..
• Staoda ds for dnv--,rw installation and mantenance,are established for both improved
and grad driveRwr and parking arm.
• Definitions for front.side and rear-.-ands at a propmn are provided.
• Requirements far the amount of improved amd impervious surfaces allorued for a single
family lot(in R-I and R-2 zones)in front yard and total lot we established.
Citv%ide Surye%•
In November 2011.city staff remiezm-ed 2.2-5 single family milt single family sits hed properties
(approximately 24 percec-t)randomly:selected throurhhou the Cit?:in order to determine-the
impart of the drafted ordinance ama:dxmerts.The findings of the survvr are briefly su*++*+mumd
below.
• An estimaeed 01°t ofpmperties rvU- d be in violation of the nen Awte container location
re irermect.
• 49a of the properties sur wed bad a drivaem that wu located nithin tbr.-te feet of the
PmFeftY
• I4$of properties rave ed hoc e gravel d:riy---vL s Ong areas thaz could potentially bee
grar�hered and rermain gravel,while three drivemays were din.
• .at of properties surveyed rxvUd be in violation of the drafted parking requirements.
This nurmber is anticipated to be-higher since the s :?R.-cis not include smmz vehicles
that vivre located in the bxl%-rd or mew not visible from the street.
Counca Gosh:
StM.-M*c:
1. We-mill msure a safe and secure community
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We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods
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,mcbments:
Attarluneat F- IDS$$Oidinme,Amendments
Anxbm?w II• City Sut%W Rasps
Anwl=ent III• Ex=ple Pbot€►s
Attachment III- Council Work Session Memo 08/27/2012
MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION-
DATE: August 2'.2012
TO: Curt Bonney, City Manager
FROM: Vickie Schleunine Assistant City Sanarer Director of Building and Community*
Standards
SUBJECT: Results of Resident Surrey-Parking-Driveways.and Waste Containers
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the desired
amendments to ordinances pertaining to parking.driveways and waste containers.
Background:
On February*2',2012,the City Council reviewed possible ordinance revisions relating to waste
container storage location.vehicle parking requirements.and driveway requirements. Based on
City Council discussion,a surrey was developed in order to obtain feedback from residents
about neighborhood standards. Information about the survey and the results is prodded in order
to consider as part of the greater ordinance amendment process.
Survey
Although the survey is not a scientific survey,it does provide some insight to the views of
residents and property owners. The survev•:.as posted in the Summer 2012 City Watch and was
also available through a link on the City web site.Approximately 12223 surveys were mailed
primarily*to residential households in Brooklym Center the week ofApril 13.2012. Surveys
were collected until May l'.2012.
The results are provided in the Attached Table and represent 353 unique survey responses.Of
these responses,143 were submitted from the newsletter and NS were received through the City
website link. In addition to the 3 53 unique survevresponses,the following entries were
excluded from the statistical totals of the survey:
• '59 repeated entries within minutes on the website from the same IPaddress. This could
have been due to a glitch in the surrey monkey system or an intentional action to
manipulate the survey. Regardles s,the original survey*data from this IP address was
included in the statistical analysis.
• 3S paper copies of the survey with the same results were submitted indicating properties
that had parking on grass or other elements related to the survey. The envelope stated
that they were"Drive by Surveys Taken-of properties.
Summary of Survey Results
The following is a brief summary of the results of the survey.
• The results indicate that the majority,-Pio,ofrespondeats do not support vehicle parking
on grassy surfaces.
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• The majority, S°o,believe there should be a limitation on the number of vehicles and
non-motorized vehicles that can be stored outside on a residential property.
• Respondents were nearly split in their views regarding gavel driveways and improved
driveway surfaces in general.
• Respondents were more in favor of prohibitingdriveways abuttingpropemr lines(56%to
42%).and were slightly in favor of&three footbufffer between side propertylines and
parking surfaces.
• In regards to waste container storage,most respondents were nearly evenly split in their
preference for storage either in a garage."enclosure(32%)or in the sideyard or backyard
(377*).
• 1lost respondents supported snow removal requirements forboth vacant(62°.'*)and
occupied housing(660%).
Council Goals:
Strategic:
2 _We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods
4. We will improve the city's image
Attachments.
Attachment I- Resident Survey Results
Attachment II- Resident Survey
Attachment III- Draft Ordinance amendments
Attachment IV- Council Work Session Memo 0127`2012