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e-c„/ `\. <br /> ITEM 5.9. <br /> i., <br /> tyof , <br /> .lkRiver MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Gary Schmitz, Planning Assistant c'-^' <br /> DATE: August 22, 1995 <br /> SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment Request by <br /> the City of Elk River, Public Hearing <br /> Case No. OA 95-10 <br /> Request <br /> iii The City of Elk River is requesting an ordinance amendment which would <br /> add a 5' driveway setback from side and rear property lines in single family <br /> zoning districts. The amendment may also includes adding a definition of <br /> "driveway". <br /> Attachments <br /> • Ordinance 95- <br /> • July 25, 1995 memo to the Planning Commission <br /> • Survey of other communities driveway setbacks <br /> Analysis <br /> At the July 25, 1995 Planning Commission meeting, an ordinance <br /> amendment concerning a 5' driveway setback was reviewed and continued <br /> until the August 22, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning <br /> Commission requested additional information regarding what other cities <br /> have for driveway setbacks and a definition of driveway to help further <br /> clarify this issue. Attached for your review is a survey of other cities' <br /> driveway setback standards. As you can see, most require a 5' driveway or <br /> greenspace setback. <br /> In my research of other cities' ordinances I could not find any city which had <br /> a definition of driveway. If the Planning Commission believes a definition of <br /> "driveway" is necessary, the following is suggested: <br /> . Driveway. An improved surface used for the parking of motor vehicles. <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />