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Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 2010 Page 3 • Commissioner Bell read a portion of state law regarding recreational camping vehicles, which referenced separation between carports, awnings, etc. He stated that by mentioning this items, it implies that they are allowed. He stated that air conditioning can be very important when camping and having an air conditioner does not necessary mean the camping vehicle is permanent He also stated that he felt having a vehicle registered to the campground address does not mean someone lives there year round. He stated he was opposed to closing the park down to eliminate people living there year round, if there is no proof. He stated the property owner has a responsibility- to comply with cite ordinance, and felt there was some merit in differentiating manufactured homes and recreational vehicle campgrounds. He was not sure if permanent decking improvements should determine year round living. Chair ~v'estberg stated that relatives checked out ~X~apiti Park as a possible camping site and conveyed to him that it seemed more like a permanent living facility, rather than a campground. He felt that Condition #8 would ensure enforcement of the issue. Commissioner Scott asked if Wapiti was currently licensed by the state. Mr. Beck stated yes. Commissioner Scott stated that he did not wish to interfere with people's lives, but if it is becoming a manufactured home park, rather than a campground, the owner needs to proceed that way. Commissioner Johnson asked if staff surveyed any oilier cities regarding manage recreational campgrounds. NIr. Barnhart stated that he has not researched the issue. • Commissioner Anderson stated that if Condition #8 could be worked out, Condition #5 could possibly go away. He stated that he understood why the city issued an interim use permit He felt enforcement of Condition #8 would clearly define what is and is not a recreational camping vehicle. Commissioner Anderson stated that this is not an issue of affordable housing, since it is a campground. He felt the issue should be moved on to the city council with the conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner Lemke expressed concern that on every case the Commission has heard in the past, a condition is included that all building, safety and fire codes must be met. He stated that it seems every one is ok with dismissing or disregarding this condition for this case. He stated that he is concerned about the misaligning of temporary and permanent uses. Commissioner Lemke stated that there is a level of public safety that needs to be met. He stated he was concerned that eleven people are using Wapiti Park as their address on their licenses, noting that Mr. Keillor stated he has lived there a year and a half. Commissioner Bell stated that Condition #8 needs a clearer definition of what is a recreational camping vehicle. He stated that having an air conditioner or an address on a driver's license does not mean permanent. Chair Westberg stated that Condition #8 references state statute. Commissioner Bell stated that he feels there still is some gray area. Mr. Beck stated that storage sheds, air conditioning, decks and expansions could help identify which vehicles are in violation. He stated that using the campground's address on a driver's license seems to imply some permanency. He stated that recreational camping vehicles are not designed for year-round use. He stated there are pages of regulations for manufactured homes to address year-round living. Mr. Beck stated that it may be possible to • address these concerns other than by Condition #5, such as Wapiti having its own covenants.