Agenda Item: 9(b)
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director
Business: Discussion - Boat Parking
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
Subject:
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DISCUSSION- Continued from the 11/1/24 Planning Board Meeting - Boat Parking on Developed Residential Lot - Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director- Community Affairs/Growth Management
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BACKGROUND:
History
The City Council directed staff to bring to the Planning Board Sec. 30-86 - Supplemental Standards and Regulations, for a discussion regarding boat parking on developed residential lots.
A citizen approached the City Council during audience participation and would like the code changed.
Currently, parking boats and boat trailers is prohibited except for the following:
a. When boat or boat trailer is parked within the confines of a fully enclosed structure such that it cannot be seen from any abutting property, public way, or waterway.
b. On a temporary basis, not to exceed eight hours, for the purpose of loading, unloading, and cleaning.
c. When moored, berthed, or stored on an approved boat docking facility.
On November 1, 2024, Planning Board meeting, a motion to amend the code, allowing for boat storage. The motion failed 4-2. Also, during the meeting, the Planning Board recommended the City Council follow the code, having citizens apply for changes to the code, through the City's application process.
City Council Meeting
On December 6, 2024, staff reported on the discussion and recommendations by the Planning Board. The City Council asked that this matter be sent back to the Planning Board to discuss it further.
Consideration for Planning Board
The City Council would like options on how to store boats on residential lots that the Planning Board would recommend. However, there may be no solution that the Planning Board could recommend.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: N / A
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): N / A
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and make recommend...
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