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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1b: Introduce Ordinance No. 2300 Amending various Sections of Article IX° ! I,! �r�i �ENO STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 7, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director2)L Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator Prepared By: Thomas Li, Associate Planner-tZ SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA 12 -02; AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2300 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX (DIVISION AND USE OF LAND), CHAPTER 2 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS IN THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RVS), TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORBIKES, BUSES, MOTORHOMES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND HOUSECARS. Recommendation: Approve Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 and Introduce Ordinance No. 2300 SUMMARY At the March 6, 2012, meeting, the City Council directed staff to develop a proposal for amending the parking regulations for recreational vehicles (RVs) in the single - family residential zones. The proposed Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 and Ordinance No. 2300 would amend the parking and storage regulations for RVs to avoid the visual impacts that these vehicles can impose on residential neighborhoods when parked /stored for indefinite periods in areas visible from public rights -of -way. The Planning Commission reviewed and commented on the proposed Text Amendment; and the Commission's recommendations have been incorporated into the proposed regulations. It is recommended that the City Council approve Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02, and introduce Ordinance No. 2300, which is attached as Exhibit `A'. BACKGROUND At the January 17, 2012, City Council Meeting, Mr. John Murphy addressed the City Council on the subject of vehicles parked /stored in front yards in his neighborhood, and presented the attached photographs (Exhibit `B'). He called the City Council's attention Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 Ordinance No. 2300 — RV Regulations August 7, 2012 — Page 2 of 7 to the following Arcadia Municipal Code provisions, which he said need to be amended; in particular, the second paragraph, which excludes RVs and other "out -of- the - ordinary" vehicles from the limitations on parking in areas visible from public rights -of -way: MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS— REQUIREMENTS. No more than four (4) motor vehicles shall be parked in the open, that is in a manner whereby the vehicles are visible from the adjacent public rights -of -way, on any single- family residential lot for more than five (5) consecutive days. The term "motor vehicles" as used in these Sections shall not include the following vehicles: trucks one (1) ton or larger, registered commercial vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, buses, motorhomes, recreational vehicles, trailers, boats and housecars. The City Council directed staff to present a report on the current regulations for discussion at a future meeting. The discussion was held at the March 6, 2012, City Council meeting. The aforementioned regulations exclude from the four (4) vehicle and five (5) consecutive -day parking limitations, all manner of recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and large, commercial vehicles. The first paragraph applies to standard, passenger vehicles, and in enforcing these regulations, the five (5) consecutive -day limit is applied so that not more than four (4) standard, passenger vehicles are to be parked in the open and visible from an adjacent, public, right -of -way. Violations of these limits are rare because it is inconvenient to park that many vehicles in a driveway, and because overnight, on- street parking permits are readily available. Because of the availability of on- street parking permits, and the exception of recreational vehicles from the parking limits, there are many single - family properties where the driveways are used to store recreational vehicles in full -view from public rights -of -way. Also, because the City of Arcadia's regulations do not require that the vehicles that are parked or stored at a property be registered to the occupants of that property, it has been reported that there are situations where the recreational vehicle being stored at a property belongs to someone other than a resident of that property. The photographs that Mr. Murphy presented (Exhibit `B') include passenger vehicles that may be inoperable, recreational vehicles being stored in the open, and a vehicle parked on an unpaved surface. Storage of inoperable vehicles and parking on unpaved surfaces are violations that are covered by other provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code, and are readily addressed by Code Services. There is no limit on the number of registered commerciaa vehicles and /or recreational vehicles, including boats and other recreational equipment on trailers that may be Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 Ordinance No. 2300 — RV Regulations August 7, 2012 — Page 3 of 7 parked and /or stored at a single - family zoned property, so long as the vehicles are operable and parked on a paved surface, including in the front yard. The attached summary (Exhibit 'C') of the recreational vehicle (RV) parking restrictions of neighboring cities was reviewed. The term "RV" as used by these cities includes boats and trailers, but does not include commercial vehicles. At the conclusion of the discussion, the City Council directed staff to prepare draft regulations for Planning Commission review and City Council consideration. The Planning Commission held two discussions and two public hearings on the draft regulations. A first draft of potential regulations was presented to the Planning Commission at their March 27, 2012, meeting, and a second discussion was held at their April 24, 2012, meeting. These discussions were followed by a noticed public hearing that was held at their May 22, 2012, and June 26, 2012, meetings. The Planning Commission reviewed the regulations of other cities (Exhibit 'C') and discussed several different regulatory aspects, such as: ■ Requirements that RVs be parked on paved surfaces, and are operable — these requirements are already covered by the property maintenance provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. However, these requirements should be included in the new regulations because it is important that they be clearly stated so that property owners are readily aware of them. The Planning Commission felt that the current five (5) consecutive -day limit is appropriate and should be retained. ■ Many types of vehicles are considered RVs, and the City's current regulations exempt other types of vehicles, including trucks one (1) ton or larger, registered commercial vehicles, and buses. It was suggested that the Planning Commission may wish to consider a detailed list of RVs, such as the one included in the City of Glendora's regulations (attached as Exhibit 'D') or utilize the simpler term, "RV," and specify a maximum size to be allowed to be stored at a single - family property. One Commissioner indicated that he was not in favor of stringent restrictions because he does not perceive RVs to be a significant nuisance. ■ If strict regulations are adopted for the parking of RVs at single - family properties, residents that own such vehicles and equipment may have to rely on commercial storage facilities for their vehicles. There are currently no such facilities in the City of Arcadia, but four RV storage facilities were identified within five -miles of the City, and the prices to store RVs at these facilities ranges from $70 to $182 per month for storage spaces of 10'x18' to 12'x45', respectively. A Commissioner stated that he was not in favor of regulations that would necessitate the storing of RVs at a storage facility, because the resident would be burdened with monthly storage fees. ■ Should there be exceptions for visitors with RVs; especially during the holidays, and maybe summertime? And, could those visitors park their RVs on the driveways of their host's property and stay in the vehicles on a temporary basis? Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 Ordinance No. 2300 — RV Regulations August 7, 2012 — Page 4 of 7 The Planning Commission decided that the regulations should include provisions that would allow this. ■ Would a grace period for enforcement of any new regulations be appropriate to allow time for RV owners to make storage arrangements? The Planning Commission discussed various time periods, and decided on a 60 -day grace period. Two residents addressed the Planning Commission at the May 22, 2012, meeting: Mr. John Murphy and Ms. Mary Dougherty. They both expressed support for the proposed regulations, but said they are concerned about the exception to allow an RV to be parked in the front or street side yard areas if there is no access to an interior side or rear yard area. In addition, the attached correspondence and photographs (Exhibit 'E') were submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Lindgren, and Mr. DeWayne Lupton of La Ramada Avenue regarding a property on their block that has a large RV parked in the front yard. The Planning Commission agreed with the speakers' issues, but expressed concern about the limited public participation. The Commission continued the public hearing to their June 26, 2012, meeting, and directed staff to expand the public outreach for this item. Per the Commission's direction, announcements that the Planning Commission was to consider proposed RV regulations were posted on the Arcadia City website, broadcast on the City's cable channel, posted on the Arcadia's Best and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce websites, and an announcement was made at the June 19, 2012, City Council meeting. At the Planning Commission meeting on June 26, 2012, four residents addressed the Planning Commission. Ms. Mary Dougherty, and Mr. John Murphy restated their support for the proposed regulations, with the proviso that the exception to allow RVs to park in public view if a property does not have vehicular access to a side or rear yard area be eliminated. Ms. Mary Lindgren and Mr. DeWayne Lupton of La Ramada Avenue also addressed the Planning Commission in support of the proposed regulations, and also said that the exception should not be included. The Planning Commission stated that they concurred with the speakers' concerns and voted 4 -0 with one Commissioner absent to recommend approval to the City Council of the proposed regulations with the deletion of the exception, and the addition of a 60 -day grace period for the enforcement of the new regulations. Excerpts of the Minutes of the four (4) Planning Commission meetings are attached as Exhibits F, G, H and I. DISCUSSION Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02, proposes to amend the vehicle parking regulations of the R -M, R -0, and R -1 single - family zones in accordance with the recommendations of Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 Ordinance No. 2300 — RV Regulations August 7, 2012 — Page 5 of 7 the Planning Commission. The exception to allow RVs to park in public view if a property does not have vehicular access to a side or rear yard area has been removed, and a 60 -day grace period is included in Ordinance No. 2300 (Exhibit `A'). This draft of proposed regulations is based on a compilation of the existing regulations in the three (3) single - family zones, and the comments by the Planning Commission from their two discussions and the public hearing: MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — REQUIREMENTS. A. No more than four (4) motor vehicles shall be parked in the open, that is, in a manner whereby the vehicles are visible from the adjacent public rights -of -way, on any single- family residential lot for more than five (5) consecutive days. The term "motor vehicles" as used in these Sections shall not include registered commercial vehicles which exceed three (3) tons in unladen gross weight. B. Notwithstanding the above limitations, recreational vehicles (RVs) are subject to the following restrictions: 1. The term "recreational vehicle" or "RV" as used in these Sections shall include motorhomes, buses, campervans, truck campers, popup campers, travel trailers, fifth -wheel trailers, motorcycles, watercraft such as boats and water scooters, and other similar types of vehicles. 2. The parking and storage of recreational vehicles shall be limited to the rear and interior side yard areas, and shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. 3. Recreational vehicles shall not block the use of the driveway and garage, or be located within any required back -out areas. 4. Recreational vehicles shall be owned by and registered to the residents of the property and the registrations must be current; shall not be used for storage, living, or sleeping while parked on the property; and shall not be connected to utilities for more than 72 hours. EXCEPTION: A Temporary Recreational Vehicle Occupancy Permit may be obtained for guests or family members to occupy a recreational vehicle on the property for a period of not more than one (1) week. An application shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee. The application shall be Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 Ordinance No. 2300 — RV Regulations August 7, 2012 — Page 6 of 7 submitted with a filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. Up to two (2) applications may be approved in a calendar year. 5. Recreational vehicles shall not encroach into any public right -of -way. 6. Recreational vehicles shall be parked on an approved paved surface. 7. Motorized recreational vehicles shall be operable. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — REQUIREMENTS. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. No commercial vehicles as defined by the California Vehicle Code which exceed three (3) tons in unladen gross weight shall be parked or left standing from the hour of seven (7) p.m. of any day to seven (7) a.m. of the following day on any part of any property zoned or used for residential purposes. The R -M zoning regulations included a Section on the Purpose and Legislative Findings for motor vehicle limitations. This language was not part of the regulations of the R -0 and R -1 zones, but it is proposed to be included with the new regulations for all three (3) single - family zones. The language is presented in Section 1 of the attached Ordinance No. 2300 (Exhibit `A') and provides a background for the regulations that follow it. The Purpose and Legislative Findings is consistent with the rationale that generated this Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02, which is intended to address the concerns raised in regards to the parking and storage of recreational vehicles and other types of non - passenger vehicles in the single - family residential zones. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The proposed Text Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). There is no possibility that the Text Amendment will have a significant effect on the environment per Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines as a minor alteration in land use limitations. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is attached as Exhibit 'J'. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS A public hearing notice of the City Council's consideration of Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 and Ordinance No. 2300 was published in the July 26, 2012, edition of the Arcadia Weekly. In addition to the correspondence and photos (Exhibit `E') received by the Planning Commission, the attached three (3) emails (Exhibit `K') were sent to the City Council. Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 Ordinance No. 2300 — RV Regulations August 7, 2012 — Page 7 of 7 FISCAL IMPACT The proposed Ordinance No. 2300 should not have a significant fiscal impact. There will be costs for administering the new Temporary Recreational Vehicle Occupancy Permit, for which a process and fee will be developed at a late time, and there will be added costs for the enforcement of the new regulations. But, the permit cost and permit fee should offset each other, and with a 60 -day grace period, a significant amount of time should not need to be expended on enforcement. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02, and introduce the attached Ordinance No. 2300 (Exhibit `A'): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IX (DIVISION AND USE OF LAND) CHAPTER 2 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS IN THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RVS), TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORBIKES, BUSES, MOTORHOMES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND HOUSECARS. Approved: Dominic Lazzare City Manager Attarrhmantc Exhibit A — Ordinance No. 2300 Exhibit B — Photos from Mr. Murphy Exhibit C — Summary of RV Regulations from Neighboring Cities Exhibit D — Glendora RV Regulations Exhibit E — Correspondence and Photos from Residents of La Ramada Avenue Exhibit F — Minutes Excerpt of the March 27, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Exhibit G — Minutes Excerpt of the April 24, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Exhibit H — Minutes Excerpt of the May 22, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Exhibit I — Minutes Excerpt of the June 26, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Exhibit J — Preliminary Exemption Assessment Exhibit K — Emails in Opposition to Ordinance No. 2300 - - THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK - - ORDINANCE NO. 2300 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX (DIVISION AND USE OF LAND) CHAPTER 2 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS IN THE SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RVS), TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORBIKES, BUSES, MOTORHOMES, TRAILERS, BOATS, AND HOUSECARS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Sections 9250.3.10 and 9250.3.11 of Title 3, Division 0, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby amended to read in their entirety as follows: "9250.3.10. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The purpose of Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9250.3.11 is to help maintain appropriate residential appearance and minimize blight in the community. It has been determined that an increasing number of complaints exist with regard to the outdoor storage of large numbers of motor vehicles on single - family residentially zoned property. The City's single - family residential zones are intended to serve primarily as areas in which residential dwellings may be constructed, families housed and activities which are incidental to and typical to residential living may be enjoyed. It is recognized that there is a point at which the existence of numerous motor vehicles on property may constitute a use inconsistent with zoning and more consistent with maintenance of a public nuisance and eyesore in the particular neighborhood. The purpose of the ordinance 1 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 from which this section derives is to address these and related concerns and is consistent with the following findings: A. The City Council of the City of Arcadia ( "Council ") has determined that the City has an extensive and widely recognized history and reputation for well -kept properties and that the general welfare of the City is founded, in part, upon the appearance and maintenance of properties. B. The Council has determined that the keeping or maintaining of properties at variance with the level of maintenance of surrounding properties will result in substantial diminution in the enjoyment, use, and aesthetic and property values of such surrounding properties. C. The Council has determined that it is desirous to enhance and promote the maintenance of property and the enhancement of the livability, community appearance, and the social and economic conditions of the community. D. The Council has further determined that the uses and abuses of property as described in this Section reasonably relate to the proper exercise of police power to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public. E. The Council has determined that the provisions described in this Section will enhance the appearance and value of such properties rather than be a burden on the owners thereof. F. The strong role of aesthetic concerns as justification for exercise of the police power has been reemphasized by the United States Supreme Court in recent cases. 4 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 G. The maintenance of the numerous motor vehicles on residential property can constitute or contribute to conditions inconsistent with the aforementioned purpose and findings. Enforcement shall be consistent with the purpose and findings set out in this Section." "9250.3.11. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS —REQUIREMENTS. A. No more than four (4) motor vehicles shall be parked in the open, that is, in a manner whereby the vehicles are visible from the adjacent public rights -of -way, on any single - family residential lot for more than five (5) consecutive days. The term "motor vehicles" as used in these Sections shall not include registered commercial vehicles which exceed three (3) tons in unladen gross weight. B. Notwithstanding the above limitations, recreational vehicles (RVs) are subject to the following restrictions: 1. The term "recreational vehicle" or "RV" as used in these Sections shall include motorhomes, buses, campervans, truck campers, popup campers, travel trailers, fifth -wheel trailers, motorcycles, watercraft such as boats and water scooters, and other similar types of vehicles. 2. The parking and storage of recreational vehicles shall be limited to the rear and interior side yard areas, and shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. 3. Recreational vehicles shall not block the use of the driveway and garage, or be located within any required back -out areas. K, Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 4. Recreational vehicles shall be owned by and registered to the residents of the property and the registrations must be current; shall not be used for storage, living, or sleeping while parked on the property, and shall not be connected to utilities for more than 72 hours. EXCEPTION: A Temporary Recreational Vehicle Occupancy Permit may be obtained for guests or family members to occupy a recreational vehicle on the property for a period of not more than one (1) week. An application shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee. The application shall be submitted with a filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. Up to two (2) applications may be approved in a calendar year. 5. Recreational vehicles shall not encroach into any public right -of -way. 6. Recreational vehicles shall be parked on an approved paved surface. 7. Motorized recreational vehicles shall be operable." SECTION 2. Section 9250.3.11.1 is hereby added to Title 3, Division 0, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows: "9250.3.11.1. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — REQUIREMENTS. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. "No commercial vehicles as defined by the California Vehicle Code which exceed three (3) tons in unladen gross weight shall be parked or left standing from the hour of seven (7) p.m. of any day to seven (7) a.m. of the following day on any part of any property zoned or used for residential purposes." Id Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 SECTION 3. Section 9251.2.14.1 is hereby added to Title 2, Division 1, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows: "9251.2.14.1. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The purpose of Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9251.2.14.2 is to help maintain appropriate residential appearance and minimize blight in the community. It has been determined that an increasing number of complaints exist with regard to the outdoor storage of large numbers of motor vehicles on single - family residentially zoned property. The City's single - family residential zones are intended to serve primarily as areas in which residential dwellings may be constructed, families housed and activities which are incidental to and typical to residential living may be enjoyed. It is recognized that there is a point at which the existence of numerous motor vehicles on property may constitute a use inconsistent with zoning and more consistent with maintenance of a public nuisance and eyesore in the particular neighborhood. The purpose of the ordinance from which this section derives is to address these and related concerns and is consistent with the following findings: A. The City Council of the City of Arcadia ( "Council ") has determined that the City has an extensive and widely recognized history and reputation for well -kept properties and that the general welfare of the City is founded, in part, upon the appearance and maintenance of properties. B. The Council has determined that the keeping or maintaining of properties at variance with the level of maintenance of surrounding properties will result in substantial diminution in the enjoyment, use, and aesthetic and property values of such surrounding properties. 5 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 C. The Council has determined that it is desirous to enhance and promote the maintenance of property and the enhancement of the livability, community appearance, and the social and economic conditions of the community. D. The Council has further determined that the uses and abuses of property as described in this Section reasonably relate to the proper exercise of police power to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public. E. The Council has determined that the provisions described in this Section will enhance the appearance and value of such properties rather than be a burden on the owners thereof. F. The strong role of aesthetic concerns as justification for exercise of the police power has been reemphasized by the United States Supreme Court in recent cases. G. The maintenance of the numerous motor vehicles on residential property can constitute or contribute to conditions inconsistent with the aforementioned purpose and findings. Enforcement shall be consistent with the purpose and findings set out in this Section." SECTION 4. Section 9251.2.14.2 of Title 2, Division 1, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: "9251.2.14.2. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — REQUIREMENTS. A. No more than four (4) motor vehicles shall be parked in the open, that is in a manner whereby the vehicles are visible from the adjacent public rights -of -way, on any single - family residential lot for more than five (5) consecutive days. 0 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 The term "motor vehicles" as used in these Sections shall not include registered commercial vehicles which exceed three (3) tons in unladen gross weight. B. Notwithstanding the above limitations, recreational vehicles (RVs) are subject to the following restrictions: 1. The term "recreational vehicle" or "RV" as used in these Sections shall include motorhomes, buses, campervans, truck campers, popup campers, travel trailers, fifth -wheel trailers, motorcycles, watercraft such as boats and water scooters, and other similar types of vehicles. 2. The parking and storage of recreational vehicles shall be limited to the rear and interior side yard areas, and shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. 3. Recreational vehicles shall not block the use of the driveway and garage, or be located within any required back -out areas. 4. Recreational vehicles shall be owned by and registered to the residents of the property and the registrations must be current; shall not be used for storage, living, or sleeping while parked on the property; and shall not be connected to utilities for more than 72 hours. EXCEPTION: A Temporary Recreational Vehicle Occupancy Permit may be obtained for guests or family members to occupy a recreational vehicle on the property for a period of not more than one (1) week. An application shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee. The application shall be submitted with a filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. Up to two (2) applications may be approved in a calendar year. 7 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 5. Recreational vehicles shall not encroach into any public right -of -way. 6. Recreational vehicles shall be parked on an approved paved surface. 7. Motorized recreational vehicles shall be operable." SECTION 5. Title 2, Division 1, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by renumbering Section 9251.2.14.2 to 9251.2.14.3. SECTION 6. Section 9252.2.13.1 is hereby added to Title 2, Division 2, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows: "9252.2.13.1. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The purpose of Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9252.2.13.2 is to help maintain appropriate residential appearance and minimize blight in the community. It has been determined that an increasing number of complaints exist with regard to the outdoor storage of large numbers of motor vehicles on single - family residentially zoned property. The City's single - family residential zones are intended to serve primarily as areas in which residential dwellings may be constructed, families housed and activities which are incidental to and typical to residential living may be enjoyed. It is recognized that there is a point at which the existence of numerous motor vehicles on property may constitute a use inconsistent with zoning and more consistent with maintenance of a public nuisance and eyesore in the particular neighborhood. The purpose of the ordinance from which this section derives is to address these and related concerns and is consistent with the following findings: Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 A. The City Council of the City of Arcadia ( "Council ") has determined that the City has an extensive and widely recognized history and reputation for well -kept properties and that the general welfare of the City is founded, in part, upon the appearance and maintenance of properties. B. The Council has determined that the keeping or maintaining of properties at variance with the level of maintenance of surrounding properties will result in substantial diminution in the enjoyment, use, and aesthetic and property values of such surrounding properties. C. The Council has determined that it is desirous to enhance and promote the maintenance of property and the enhancement of the livability, community appearance, and the social and economic conditions of the community. D. The Council has further determined that the uses and abuses of property as described in this Section reasonably relate to the proper exercise of police power to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public. E. The Council has determined that the provisions described in this Section will enhance the appearance and value of such properties rather than be a burden on the owners thereof. F. The strong role of aesthetic concerns as justification for exercise of the police power has been reemphasized by the United States Supreme Court in recent cases. G. The maintenance of the numerous motor vehicles on residential property can constitute or contribute to conditions inconsistent with the aforementioned purpose and findings. Enforcement shall be consistent with the purpose and findings set out in this Section." 0 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 SECTION 7. Section 9252.2.13.2 of Title 2, Division 2, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: "9252.2.13.2. MOTOR VEHICLE LIMITATIONS — REQUIREMENTS. A. No more than four (4) motor vehicles shall be parked in the open, that is in a manner whereby the vehicles are visible from the adjacent public rights -of -way, on any single - family residential lot for more than five (5) consecutive days. The term "motor vehicles" as used in these Sections shall not include registered commercial vehicles which exceed three (3) tons in unladen gross weight. B. Notwithstanding the above limitations, recreational vehicles (RVs) are subject to the following restrictions: 1. The term "recreational vehicle" or "RV" as used in these Sections shall include motorhomes, buses, campervans, truck campers, popup campers, travel trailers, fifth -wheel trailers, motorcycles, watercraft such as boats and water scooters, and other similar types of vehicles. 2. The parking and storage of recreational vehicles shall be limited to the rear and interior side yard areas, and shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. 3. Recreational vehicles shall not block the use of the driveway and garage, or be located within any required back -out areas. 4. Recreational vehicles shall be owned by and registered to the residents of the property and the registrations must be current; shall not be used for storage, living, or sleeping while parked on the property; and shall not be connected to utilities for more than 72 hours. 10 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 EXCEPTION: A Temporary Recreational Vehicle Occupancy Permit may be obtained for guests or family members to occupy a recreational vehicle on the property for a period of not more than one (1) week. An application shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee. The application shall be submitted with a filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. Up to two (2) applications may be approved in a calendar year. 5. Recreational vehicles shall not encroach into any public right -of -way. 6. Recreational vehicles shall be parked on an approved paved surface. 7. Motorized recreational vehicles shall be operable." SECTION 8. Title 2, Division 2, Part 5, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by renumbering Section 9252.2.13.2 to 9252.2.13.3. 2012. SECTION 9. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect October 19, SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of same to be published at least once in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect on the thirty -first (31 s`) day after its adoption. [SIGNATURES ON THE NEXT PAGE] 11 Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2012. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: M, ,►, Ir Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 12 Mayor of City of Arcadia Exhibit `A' Ordinance No. 2300 ....._...... ILEGALLY STORED AUTOS and LEGALLY STORED RV'S (EXAMPLE) JANUARY, 2012 1 Photos from Mr. Murphy Exhibit `B' - - THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK - - Single - Family Residential Front Yard Passenger Vehicle and RV Parking Limitations City RVs allowed RV Parking Restrictions Parking Restrictions for in front Front Yards of Single - yard? Family Lots Pasadena Yes, but only 1. Set back 5 feet from curb or sidewalk No limit on the number of if there is no 2. Cannot obstruct vehicular visibility vehicles parked on permitted vehicular 3. Cannot obstruct access to garage paved areas access to the rear yard 4. Shall be on a driveway leading to covered parking 5. Shall be operable 6. Shall be moved at least once every 30 days to allow cleaning of the driveway 7. Shall not be on a landscaped area 8. Must be owned by the residents of the property, and registration must be current 9. Shall not be used for storage, living or sleeping while parked on the property, and shall not be connected to utilities for more than 72 hours 10. May be parked for up to 72 hours for loading and unloading supplies in preparation for or after a trip Monrovia No Allowed in an enclosed building, or in the rear or No limit on the number of side yards if screened from the street and adjacent vehicles parked on permitted properties paved areas El Monte Yes, but only 1. Maximum of 1 RV may be parked on the No limit on the number of if there is no property vehicles parked on permitted vehicular 2. Shall be on a paved driveway paved areas access to the rear yard 3. Shall be registered to the location where stored 4. Shall be operable 5. Shall not encroach into any public right -of -way 6. Shall not obstruct vehicular access to the garage 7. Shall not be used for dwelling purposes 8. Shall not be connected to any utilities, except for temporary maintenance West Yes, by 1. Maximum of 2 RV's may be parked on the No limit on the number of Covina administrative property passenger vehicles parked permit 2. Shall be parked on allowed paved areas on permitted paved areas 3. Shall not block the use of the driveway or access to the garage or carport Summary of RV Regulations from Neighboring Cities Exhibit `C' Page 1 of 2 Single - Family Residential Front Yard Passenger Vehicle and RV Parking Limitations RV Parking Restrictions Parking Restrictions for City RVs allowed in front Front Yards of Single - yard? Family Lots San No Only in the rear yard if not visible from the street No limit on the number of Marino passenger vehicles, but there is a 48_ hour parking limit Sierra No Not in R -1 — Allowed in the Canyon Zone if at No limit on the number of Madre least 15 feet from the street passenger vehicles parked on permitted paved areas Temple Yes 1. Parked on a driveway or paved surface No limit on the number of City 2. Is operable & not dismantled in any way or in passenger vehicles parked need of any repair on permitted paved areas 3. Is not used for temporary or permanent living space 4. Does not continuously block access to the garage Glendora Yes, by Criteria for administrative permit: in or No limit on the number of passenger vehicles parked administrative 1. The subject property is unique size on permitted paved areas permit configuration 2. There is no available space in a garage, side yard or rear yard area which can accommodate the RV in conformance with this title 3. The property can accommodate screening from view from the public right -of -way and surrounding properties with a six -foot high wall /fence and gate constructed with view obscuring material. The six -foot high wall /fence and gate screening does not encroach into the front yard setback area or twenty- five -foot back - out distance from a required garage 4. The RV can be parked parallel to the side property line and as near the property line as possible 5. Only one RV can qualify for an administrative review permit for RV front yard storage on the subject property 6. The RV storage space shall not encroach or block the required twenty- five -foot back -out distance from an approved garage 7. The director may impose additional conditions as needed to ensure compliance with regulations and to reduce adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhood properties March 2012 Summary of RV Regulations from Neighboring Cities Exhibit `C' Page 2 of 2 City of Glendora — RV Regulations 21.03.020 Off- street parking and loading. I. Recreational Vehicles. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the recreational vehicle (RV) code is to clearly define what is considered a recreational vehicle and to identify locations and standards for storage of recreational vehicles in residential zones and to identify requirements for temporary parking of recreational vehicles in order to protect the integrity, value and character of residential neighborhoods along with public health and safety. 2. Definitions. Recreational vehicles or RV's are defined to cover both recreational vehicles that are motorized and non - motorized. "Motorized recreational vehicle" means a motor home built on a truck or bus chassis or a van chassis which usually has a section overhanging the cab. All these vehicles are powered by internal combustion engines that run on gasoline, diesel, batteries or other fuel. Van campers and pickup truck campers are excluded from the recreational vehicle definition. Inoperative vehicles pursuant to Section 9.36.010(8) of the Glendora Municipal Code are prohibited. "Non- motorized recreational vehicle" means a conventional travel trailer or a fifth wheel trailer utilized for recreational purposes and designed to be towed by a vehicle. Boats, horse trailers, utility trailers for storing recreational equipment or other equipment and all- terrain vehicles stored on trailers utilized for recreational purposes are considered non - motorized recreational vehicles. Pickup truck camper shells which have been removed from the vehicle and stored are considered non - motorized recreational vehicles and shall conform to the provisions of this title. The following diagrams represent examples of recreational vehicles as defined by this subsection and are not meant to be a complete list of examples: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXAMPLES fit K7 W="FM_Z1W1kU Motor Home •L�1� Wheel - Travel Trailer Glendora RV Regulations — page 1 of 10 Exhibit `D' Tent Trailer Sea -doo (or other equipment such as a boat or motor cycles) on trailer Horse Trailer Utility Trailer - enclosed example Utility Trailer - open example The following examples are exempt from the recreational vehicle definition: Van Camper is excluded 0 0 Pickup Truck Camper is excluded "Recreational vehicle storage" means on -site residential parking of a recreational vehicle on a parking space approved for a recreational vehicle by this section that is separate from the required off - street parking for a single - family residence. Glendora RV Regulations — page 2 of 10 Exhibit `D' "Temporary recreational vehicle parking" means short term parking for the purposes of cleaning and prepping which can occur on a public street with a valid city permit issued by the city pursuant to Section 10.12.021 of the Glendora Municipal Code or on private property within the front setback on an approved driveway leading to a garage for a time period not to exceed seventy -two hours at any one time. "RV yard area" means those areas on a residential zoned parcel where an RV may or may not be stored relative to the main residential building and orientation to the street. "RV front yard" for the purposes of RV storage means a space extending the width of a parcel between the front property line and the front of the residence and not less than the required front setback for the zone. If the front of the residence varies relative to the front property line, the RV front yard shall follow the front of the residence, not an imaginary straight line taken from the nearest wall of the residence to the street. "RV side yard" for the purposes of RV storage means a space extending from the RV front yard area to the RV rear yard area between the side property line and the side wall of the main residence. "Short RV side yard" for the purposes of RV storage means a space between the side property line and the shortest side wall of the main residence and extending from the RV rear yard area up to three feet into the RV front yard area provided it does not extend beyond the main residence building line nearest the street, does not encroach into the front setback or into the required twenty- five -foot backout distance from the garage. "RV rear yard" for the purposes of RV storage means a space extending the width of a parcel between the rear property line and a line parallel with the rear wall of the main residence. "Corner lot RV front yard" for the purposes of RV storage means the street frontage with the property address. "RV street side yard" for the purposes of RV storage means the RV yard area adjacent to a street on a corner lot between the RV front yard as determined by the corner lot RV front yard definition and the RV rear yard. "Irregular non - conforming RV lot" for the purposes of RV storage. means a lot where one side is twenty -five percent or less of the other side, resulting in a lot depth of less than one hundred feet. Lot depth is measured from the mid -point of the front lot line to the mid -point of the rear lot line. "Irregular non - conforming RV lot side yard" means the side yard for the narrowest side beginning at the side of the driveway farthest from the residence to the side property line of the narrowest side and extending from the front property line to the RV rear yard. Glendora RV Regulations — page 3 of 10 Exhibit `D' RV Yard Area Diagrams Examples (no scale): Square residential layout RV SI& 1' �+n! Driveway to Garage 123 Main Street "L" residential layout RV Side Yard t R' 3?ylficar: Xard Sittgtc ain& l idsntx RV Front Yard 1.23 Main Strut RV Side yaw i '`;chars" RV Side Yard ( mky extend up to 3,� t into RV front Vard area but not in f kWW of main building line or into 25 fiat back out from garat o�) RV Front. Yard Driveway to €araw Glendora RV Regulations —page 4 of 10 Exhibit `D' Corner lot RV yard area — Address and front door facing narrowest street frontage •Rt�'Rc�;�'siir��. k+ s„ • a r awl RV Front Yard I N 456 Elm Street Corner lot RV yard area — Address and front door facing longest street frontage L K -WI Elm Street Glendora RV Regulations — page 5 of 10 Exhibit `D' Non - conforming lot yard areas 4PIFi -'3 793 1'1etulift it..Yi ITV $Wig YAW 3. Zones which allow RV Parking. Other than as permitted under Title 21 Use Table C and Route 66 Specific Plan Use Table 6 -1, recreational vehicles may only be stored on single - family zoned lots or lots in which a single - family structure is occupying the parcel even though the lot may be zoned for multifamily structures. The ability to maintain storage of recreational vehicles on multiple - family zoned parcels shall only be permitted as long as there remains a sole single - family structure on the parcel. No commercial RV storage shall be permitted in any residential zone. Commercial RV storage facilities shall refer to Table C of Title 21 and Table 6 -1 of the Route 66 Specific Plan in Title 21. In all cases, storage must maintain compliance with all other sections of this code. 4. Registered Owner. The registered owner of an RV stored on the property must either be the owner of the property or use the property as their primary residency. This subsection does not apply to a single RV stored on the property as a result of visiting guest(s) as long as the storage does not exceed seventy -two hours. 5. RV Storage Standards. a. Front Yard RV Storage. No storage of recreational vehicles may occur in the front yard area or in front of the main residence of the property unless an administrative review permit has been granted, with the exception of a slight encroachment extending from the side yard into the front yard not to exceed three feet and does not encroach into the twenty- five -foot back -out distance from a garage and is screened with a six -foot wall or solid fence. The only other exception to this subsection shall be the temporary parking of the RV on a driveway leading to a garage for the purpose of prepping the vehicle for use or cleaning the vehicle after its usage. In no case shall that period of time exceed seventy -two hours. Recreational vehicle temporary parking within the front setback and /or in front of the main residence on driveways leading to a garage shall not encroach onto the sidewalk area or public right -of way. This subsection shall pertain to RV parking on private residential property. Temporary RV parking on public streets for any period of time is administered through Chapter 10.12 of the Glendora Municipal Code. b. Rear Yard RV Storage. Storage of recreation vehicles in the rear yard area is permissible as long as there is a six -foot wall or solid fence to screen the vehicle from view. The RV shall not encroach closer to than two feet to any wall Glendora RV Regulations — page 6 of 10 Exhibit `D' or fence. Screening walls, gates and fences shall be required to obtain any necessary review, approvals and permits. c. Side Yard RV Storage. Recreational vehicle storage is permitted in the RV side yard area behind the front setback and behind the RV front yard provided it is screened to a height of six feet as required by this title. RV side yard storage examples: Side yard RV storage — Square residential building layout RV Side Yard �KV Brat Patti RV Silo Yard RV Side Yard Storage¢� exanrle t behind RV Front % Single RV Side Yard Storige exawlt 2 Yard Arta & behind a 6 k Pantily behind RV Front Yard Area & behind $C men tit Res dCtx ,{ a 6 foo( high sereen 0 foot scree" -' I I I RV Front Yard Driveway to ✓ k� —i-`. r Garage 121 Maier Street it Side yard RV storage — "L" residential building layout RV SidC RV Rcpt Yatd Sob" Yard 6 foot R.V Side Yard storage spact rtrNVIe No l hcbrnd: RV Front Ya3ti & hchinil front of restuce & behi1w 6 foot screen ° 6 fhot Scrocumg Singlc Fkn3aly RV Front Yang 123 Main Street RV Spurt Side Yard slorapc Space txamrtc No. 2 catentling 3 tent into RV 1^naart Yard witlitu tnertwhing into roquton ) 25 loot back: owl Elope garage & hzehitbwd front (if M—kk=c to hrhirid 6 loot SOXI t I A Glendora RV Regulations — page 7 of 10 Exhibit 'D' Side yard corner lot RV storage, address and front door on narrowest frontage 6 toot RV Strect SWC Yard k,# N 456 Elm Strret Side yard corner lot RV storage — Address /front door on longest street frontage RV Side Yard Storage V Suit: behind RV Front Yard Area dt behind a 6 foot h gh screen RV Side 6 foot N Yard Or w RV Side Yard StttraP ' hWad RV front Yard RV StrCt.3 SWC 0 Front Area & bC IXI A 6 fO( i Yat l .Stoma RV Strea Side Yard t1i *1i SC[CC�i helt►d RV Front `.: ; .. Storage behind RV Front u e-+ Yard Arta & R`T Front Yard Yard Area c& behind a 6 bCli43id a 6 foot %.._ lust Screen --- 456 Elm Strret Side yard corner lot RV storage — Address /front door on longest street frontage RV Side Yard Storage V Suit: behind RV Front Yard Area dt behind a 6 foot h gh screen Jam Street RV Street Side Yard Glendora RV Regulations — page 8 of 10 Exhibit `D' ` P 6 foot N Screen 0 > � k, RV Strea Side Yard `.: ; .. Storage behind RV Front u e-+ Yard Area c& behind a 6 %.._ foo( high screen Jam Street RV Street Side Yard Glendora RV Regulations — page 8 of 10 Exhibit `D' RV side yard storage — Irregular non - conforming lots to f04X Iraegular PItrn- screening vxrt`arrmirrg ipr R1' tv Side Side Yard Stomp yapi c PV $i(lCf Ertl Resklcmx &Gar ge ;` Storage tx:+tssplr [TregulAr Now Confonnurg l.+at " RV Front Yard RV Sok Yard Driveway 798 Pincappie Strvtt 6. Parking Surface for RV Storage. RV storage may be on any surface. If the surface is vegetation, it must be maintained pursuant to GMC Section 9.36.020(4). 7. Access to Side or Rear Yard Storage Area. Generally access to side or rear yard storage areas shall be from the existing driveway. However in some cases, the access may require the recreational vehicle to access over a curb and sidewalk. In those cases, the property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and if determined by the public works director the replacement of curb and sidewalk damaged by such use. 8. Screening. Acceptable screening is considered a wall or solid fence structure that has obtained all required approvals and permits from the city. Materials for screen fencing shall be masonry, wood or wrought iron with view - obscuring material. Materials for screening gates shall be wood or wrought iron with view - obscuring material. In no case shall an RV screening wall or fence along the side yard or rear yard be higher or lower than six feet as measured to the highest finish grade. Recreational vehicle storage in a side yard area shall be screened from view from the public right of way as provided by this section. A gate is not required. 9. Temporary Coverings. No temporary coverings such as tarps or cloth screens are permitted. Fitted covers and permanent canopies are permitted and may be used as long as they are specifically designed for a recreational vehicle. All fitted covers and permanent canopies shall be maintained in good condition. Permanent canopies are structures which are permanently fixed to the ground and shall comply with all required building codes and Glendora Municipal Code Section 21.04.010(D)(2) Accessory Buildings. 10. Living Quarters. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as living quarters when stored on residential or commercial property within the city except as provided in Section 19.20.140 of the Glendora Municipal Code. 11. Temporary On- Street Parking. Temporary on- street RV parking shall be permitted for a maximum of seventy -two hours at any one time with an approved temporary RV street parking permit issued by the city as provided by Section 10.12.021, Early Morning Parking- Temporary Permits, of the Glendora Municipal Code. Glendora RV Regulations — page 9 of 10 Exhibit `D' 12. Grandfathering of 1993 RV Parking Exemptions. The recreation vehicles granted an exemption through the 1993 ordinance and recorded with the community preservation division shall continue to be recognized as valid until the specific vehicle referenced in the exemption is no longer located on the property. 13. Enforcement. The effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall be six months from the date of adoption by the city council. 14. Administrative Review Permit for RV Storage in RV Front Yard. a. Storage of an RV in an RV front yard area of a single - family residential zone or a multiple - family residential zone developed with only one residence is prohibited unless an administrative review permit is approved by the director of planning and redevelopment. b. The application for an administrative review permit for RV storage in a RV front yard area shall be denied unless all of the following five findings for approval can be made: (A) The subject property is unique in size or configuration; (B) There is no available space in a garage, side yard or rear yard area which can accommodate the RV in conformance with this title; (C) The property can accommodate screening from view from the public right - of -way and surrounding properties with a six -foot high wall /fence and gate constructed with view obscuring material. The six -foot high wall /fence and gate screening does not encroach into the front yard setback area or twenty- five -foot back -out distance from a required garage; (D) The RV can be parked parallel to the side property line and as near the property line as possible; (E) Only one RV can qualify for an administrative review permit for RV front yard storage on the subject property. c. The following development standards shall be incorporated into conditions of approval for the administrative review permit: (A) The RV storage space shall not encroach or block the required twenty - five -foot back -out distance from an approved garage; (B) The director may impose additional conditions as needed to ensure compliance with regulations and to reduce adverse impacts to surrounding neighborhood properties. d. The administrative permit shall be approved or denied by the director of planning and redevelopment with appeal to the planning commission. The action of the planning commission, shall be based on findings (A) through (E) and supported by factual findings in order to grant the appeal. The action of the planning commission shall be final with no further administrative appeal possible. Glendora RV Regulations — page 10 of 10 Exhibit `D' Dear Planning Commission Members, Attached is the view of our neighborhood from our home, 1625 La Ramada Avenue, which is located at the end of the cul de sac. While we love our neighborhood and our neighbors, we do wish we didn't have to look at this RV day in and day out. The RV is parked here at least 300 days out of the year. Over the last 28 years that we have lived in our home, the RV at this neighbor's house has been traded in periodically for successively larger and larger vehicles. We would appreciate if the commission could address this situation by possibly limiting the length of time an RV may be parked on a residential lot, or any reasonable mitigation you could find for us. We don't want to be unreasonable, but it is a bit of an eyesore. Thank you for your consideration, Ken and Mary Lindgren 1625 La Ramada Ave. Arcadia 626- 355 -5566 Correspondence & Photos from Residents of La Ramada Ave. Exhibit `E' 1 of 2 Thomas Li 5/22/12 Arcadia Planning Commission Dear Mr. Li; Pursuant to your conversation with Mr. Ken Lindgren enclosed are pictures of bus & truck parking in a single -family driveway on La Ramada Ave. This is pretty much the way it appears 24/7. Not particularly appropriate for Arcadia, City of Homes. Thank you for your interest. Sine .mac DeWayne Lup %n 1631 La Ramada Ave. Arcadia Coyespa,derm & Puns from Residents of La Ramada Ave. Exhibit `E' 2of2 pF AR �`'� —^Y`' r MINUTES - Excerpt - • ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers DISCUSSION ITEM 4. RV PARKING Discussion regarding parking regulations and exceptions for recreational vehicles in single - family residential zones. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to City Council Mr.Kasama presented the staff report. Chairman Baerg asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments. Commissioner Parrille asked about visitors parking RVs in driveways and noted that would be preferable to parking them in the street. He pointed out that Item 2 requires that the RVs are screened from view yet they are permitted to park in the driveway for 72 hours. Mr. Kasama explained that in the case of temporary, 72 hour parking, the screening requirement would not apply. Commissioner Parrille asked for clarification on Item 7 requiring parking on an approved paved surface only. Mr. Kasama explained that only a certain percentage of front yard can be paved and that no parking would be allowed on the lawn. Chairman Baerg pointed out that RV owners would need to make new arrangements for storage of their vehicles. He added that Items 6, 7 and 8 are acceptable but that the rest of the requirements could be covered under nuisance regulations. Commissioner Chiao stated that he favors the regulations adopted by the City of Glendora as well as the City of Pasadena Ordinance requiring that the vehicle is moved every thirty days. However, he also expressed concern about the requirement for owners to rent storage space. Commissioner Baderian noted that Item 4 requires that the vehicle is registered to the home owner and he asked if a guest's RV could be accommodated. Mr. Kasama explained that regulations would allow for visitors but that Item 4 prohibits the homeowner from allowing storage of an RV because it is not permitted in the owner's home city or of renting driveway space for RV storage. Commissioner Baderian asked if these regulations would fall under the responsibility of Code Enforcement. Mr. Kasama explained that Code Enforcement Officers v✓ould respond to complaints with an official notice followed by a citation if the issue is not resolved within a specific time frame. Commissioner Parrille said that he spoke to Mr. Murphy, the resident who originally brought this issue to the attention of the City Council. He said that Mr. Murphy is concerned that Arcadia Planning Commission – Minutes Excerpt– March 27, 2012 Exhibit 'F' Page 1 of 2 people may be living in RVs that are parked in driveways. Mr. Murphy did not express any concern with occasional visitors traveling in RVs. Chairman Baerg agreed that people shouldn't be allowed to live in RVs parked in driveways, but felt allowance should be made for visitors. He suggested permits might be granted for extended stays during the holidays. Chairman Baerg noted that he is in agreement with the items requiring RVs to be operable and prohibiting them from encroaching on the public right -of -way as these are safety issues. He said the items requiring RV owners to arrange for alternate storage requiring payment of monthly fees seem somewhat severe. Chairman Baerg said that regulation should be limited to quality of life issues and that RV ownership should not be made onerous. Commissioner Beranek said that he saw Mr. Murphy's presentation to the City Council and that Mr. Murphy seems to be concerned with vehicles that are not moved for months at a time. Commissioner Baderian asked if staff could revise their report incorporating the Commissioners' comments and concerns. Mr. Kasama agreed that the item could be redrafted and added to a future agenda as a discussion item. Commissioner Chiao noted that during the holidays, overnight parking restrictions are not enforced by the City. He asked if that practice could be applied to RV parking as well. Chairman Baerg said that he would be in favor of that too. Mr. Kasama agreed that regulations on RV parking and street parking are suspended during the holiday season, but living in an RV on the street would still be prohibited at all times. Commissioner Beranek suggested a permit for visitor parking on the street on a temporary basis. Commissioner Baderian suggested reviewing the issue at the April 24 meeting after staff has had time to revise their report with the Commissioners' comments in mind. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Chiao to continue this item to the April 24, 2012 meeting. Without objection, the motion was approved. Exhibit'F Arcadia Planning Commission — Minutes Excerpt — March 27, 2012 page 2 of 2 +1c��raR'.a MINUTES - Excerpt - ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers DISCUSSION ITEM 5. RV PARKING Discussion regarding parking regulations and exceptions for recreational vehicles in single - family residential zones. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to City Council Mr. Li presented the staff report. Chairman Baerg asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments. Chairman Baerg noted that Item A restricts the number of cars that could be parked in the open to no more than four. He also noted that item B6 limited the number of hours an RV could remain parked in a driveway to 72 and asked if a homeowner could obtain a permit to extend that time limit. Mr. Li said that the Commission could consider that option. Commissioner Baerg asked what defines an "approved paved surface" as in item 8. Mr. Li said that means a surface that complies with the Municipal Code. Mr. Dietsch explained that the Commission's objective is to provide staff with direction to develop regulations to be reviewed at a public hearing. Once the Commissioners are satisfied, their recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for review. Chairman Baerg said he would like to see some provision for a permit to extend the time allowed for RV parking. Commissioner Baderian asked how the residents of the City would be notified of this change. Mr. Dietsch explained that a notice would be published in the newspaper at least 10 days in advance of the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek to direct staff to incorporate the comments of the Commission and to return at a future meeting, to hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao, Parrille and Baerg NOES: None Arcadia Planning Commission — Minutes Excerpt — April 24, 2012 Exhibit & Page 1 of 1 - - THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK - - pF AR 4 0 �, eox.. MINUTES Excerpt ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA 12 -02 Citywide The Development Services Department is initiating Text Amendments to the Single - Family Residential Zoning Regulations (Divisions 0, 1 and 2 of Part 5 of Chapter 2 of Article IX) of the Arcadia Municipal Code to amend the parking and storage regulations for motor vehicles, including recreational vehicles, trucks, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, buses, motorhomes, trailers, boats and housecars. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to City Council Mr. Li presented the staff report. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Mr. John Murphy offered his compliments to staff on the quality of the staff report and said that he is in favor of all recommendations with the exception of Item B2 which allows parking of one RV in the front yard. He said he is concerned that this could encourage parking in a circular drive indefinitely or people might add a concrete slab in the setback area of the front yard for RV parking. He suggested that this item should be rewritten before the Text Amendment is sent to the City Council for review. He also suggested adding a grace period for compliance. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. Ms. Mary Dougherty agreed with Mr. Murphy's comments about Item B2 allowing parking in the front yard. She noted that many other cities don't allow RVs to be parked where they are visible from the street. She suggested that if there is no access to the rear yard, the homeowner should find an alternate location appropriate for RV parking. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. Commissioner Parrille said that Mr. Murphy makes a valid point on Item B2, i.e., in a circular driveway an RV could be parked indefinitely. Arcadia Planning Commission — Minutes Excerpt — May 22, 2012 Exhibit 'H' Page 1 of 2 Chairman Baerg expressed concern that owners of RVs would have to find storage and have an additional expense imposed on them. He asked if an exception could made in the case of existing RV owners. Commissioner Baderian agreed that the exception in Item B2 should be eliminated. He asked if the Commission approves some type of grandfathering exception for present RV owners who have no rear area to use for parking, how would it be enforced. Would enforcement be based on complaint only, or what process would be used. Mr. Murphy suggested that there is no need for immediate action and that this Text Amendment is intended to provide the tools needed by Code Enforcement if necessary. Commissioner Baderian asked how the public will be notified of these new regulations. Mr. Kasama noted that there were no calls as a result of the public notice. He also said that the Text Amendment would be presented to the City Council for approval in a televised meeting and that notification would be included in city publications. He added that, if necessary, Code Services Officers could canvass neighborhoods. Commissioner Parrille added that the information could be included in the weekly issue of Arcadia's Best as well. Commissioner Baderian asked if one week of exemption from regulations is enough for holiday visitors. Chairman Baerg noted that two applications for up to two weeks each are allowed in a calendar year. Commissioner Beranek said he noticed that Code Enforcement and Parking Control relax their enforcement of regulations during the holidays. Commissioner Baderian said he would like to know exactly how the public would be notified of these new regulations and he would like to know how the holiday exemption would work. He also suggested adding an exemption for one week during the summer. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to continue Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 to the June 26, 2012 meeting. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Parrille and Baerg NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao Arcadia Planning Commission — Minutes Excerpt — May 22, 2012 Exhibit H' Page 2 of 2 A . MINUTES - Excerpt - ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. TEXT AMENDMENT 12 -02 Citywide - Continued from May 22, 2012 The Development Services Department is initiating Text Amendments to the Single - Family Residential Zoning Regulations (Divisions 0, 1 and 2 of Part 5 of Chapter 2 of Article IX) of the Arcadia Municipal Code to amend the parking and storage regulations for motor vehicles, including recreational vehicles, trucks, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, buses, motorhomes, trailers, boats and housecars. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to City Council Mr. Li presented the staff report. Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. Ms. Mary Dougherty represented the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association. She said that the HOA members are concerned about item 2B of the Text Amendment which allows an exception for parking or storage of a recreational vehicle in the front or street side yard without screening when there is no vehicular access to the side or rear yard areas. She said her group felt this exception should be eliminated. They are also in favor of allowing a 60 day grace period for enforcing this new regulation to allow residents time to make alternate arrangements. Ms. Dougherty said with these two changes, her organization would support this Text Amendment. Ms. Mary Lindgren said that she favors the Text Amendment except for the Exception in Item 132. She explained that for many years her neighbor has continuously stored a recreational vehicle in his driveway and the Exception would allow him to continue to do so since he has no vehicular access to the rear yard. Ms. Lindgren said that some of her neighbors have enlarged their driveways to allow RV parking along with several cars and she felt that Exception B2 would allow this to continue. Mr. John Murphy said that the current version of the Text Amendment is a huge improvement over the current Code except for the Exception in Item B2. He said that he believes this exception will negate the objective of the proposed regulation. Mr. Murphy pointed out that the objective is to remove recreational vehicles from being seen from the public right -of -way and that RV owners should use special facilities or commercial property designed for storage of large vehicles. He agreed that Exception B2 should be removed from the Text Amendment. Mr. Duane Lupton, said that parking trucks, large vehicles and RVs on the street devalues the property. He pointed out that these areas are neighborhoods of homes not parking lots and that anyone who can afford to buy these large vehicles and keep them supplied with gasoline can afford to rent storage space. Arcadia Planning Commission — Minutes Excerpt— June 26, 2012 Exhibit T Page 1 of 2 Chairman Baerg asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. There were none. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Baderian, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the motion was approved. Commissioner Baderian said that after a review of the staff report and the lengthy discussion at the last meeting, he agrees that Exception B2 would defeat the purpose of the proposed regulations. He recommended deleting the exception. Commissioner Baderian also recommended a grace period of 60 days to allow RV owners to make alternate arrangements for storage of their vehicles. Commissioner Beranek agreed that the exception should be removed and a phase in period of 60 days should be allowed. Commissioner Parrille also agreed and said that to be consistent, storage of RVs and other large vehicles should be in the rear or side only and screened from view, not in the front or in the driveway. Chairman Baerg noted that the consensus is that Exception B2 should be removed and a 60 -day grace period should be allowed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian to recommend approval of Text Amendment No. 12 -02 to the City Council with the elimination of the Exception in B2 and the addition of a 60 -day grace period. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Parrille and Baerg NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao The Planning Commission's recommendation and comments will be forwarded to the City Council. Arcadia Planning Commission — Minutes Excerpt— June 26, 2012 Exhibit T Page 2 of 2 �A CITY OF ARCADIA 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT (Certificate of Determination When Attached to Notice of Exemption) 1. Name or description of project: Text Amendment No. TA 12 -02 2. Project Location — Identify street address and cross streets or attach a map showing project site (preferably a USGS 15' or 7 1/2' topographical map identified by quadrangle name): All R -M, R -O, and R -1 single - family zoned properties 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. City of Arcadia - Development Services Department, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 B. Other (Private) (1) Name (2) Address 4. Staff Determination: The Lead Agency's Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. ❑ The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. b. ❑ The project is a Ministerial Project. C. ❑ The project is an Emergency Project. d. ❑ The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. e. ® The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: 05 - minor alterations in land use limitations f. ❑ The project is statutorily exempt. Applicable Exemption: g. ❑ The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: h. ❑ The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency. Name of Lead Agency: i D ate: May 10, 2012 Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2011 `I —li i Staff: Thomas Li, Associate Planner Exhibit `J' - - THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK - - Public Comments in Regards to Ordinance No. 2300 From: mike Jones [ mai Ito: iones1166 @ road run ner.com] Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 10:56 AM To: City Council Email Subject: RV REGULATIONS In regards to the up coming city council meeting in which there will be on the agenda about RV vehicles parked in home owners driveways, I am opposed to any change to the existing ordnance if they are kept clean. Mike Jones 1542 S Tenth Ave From: Ken Petty [ma ilto: fish petty @ hotmai1.com] Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 11:39 AM To: City Council Email Cc: Ken Petty Subject: RV PARKING I am sending you this email in regards to the up coming council meeting on August 7 2012 which there will be a public hearing on changing the existing RV parking. I am opposed to any change to the existing ordnance. Ken Petty 1636 La Ramada From: Terri Butler jmailto :Terrib@rogerspoultry.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 5:24 PM To: Tom Li Subject: [BULK] ry parking restriction meeting Importance: Low Honorable Robert Harbicht and Arcadia City Council Members Mayor Harbicht and Arcadia City Members, Dear Sirs, It has come to my attention that at the upcoming City meeting on August 7th, 2012 you will be addressing a restriction on RV parking for single family residences. I decided to do a little homework on this matter. It appears that this whole issue has come about because one gentleman showed concern that someone might be living in an RV parked in a private homeowners driveway. This is a completely separate issue from any other type of RV parking regulation. I have lived in Arcadia since 1971. My parents owned and parked an RV on our property for 40 years until they moved out of state. I grew up camping, and could not wait to get married, buy a home (in Arcadia) and take my young family camping in our own Public Comments in Regards to Ordinance No. 2300 Exhibit `K' Page 1 of 2 RV. What is the point of having a lot big enough to park all your vehicles if you're not allowed to park them? I have a motorhome, a motorcycle trailer, a jeep, jet skis, a couple of hot rods and 4 children who all have their own cars. EVERYTHING fits in my backyard but the motorhome! (due to roofline height issue- otherwise it would fit too!) We use our RV on a monthly (sometimes more) basis. To pay for storage when we have the room on our property is ridiculous. To follow suit just because Glendora or Pasadena has decided to regulate their RV parking; or because one man has concerns over someone living on someone's property- just seems like throwing the baby out with the bathwater! Why not instead investigate the concern (maybe in this economy a family member has lost their home and had to move back with parents...) and rule on an individual basis- instead of penalizing all who own an RV. Or perhaps, if you must regulate just to regulate- maybe base your restrictions upon lot size or house /lot ratio. Heaven knows the city codes have been revamped over the past few years to accommodate builders wishing to push houses to the limits. How about accommodating the homeowner? The family that wants to play together? The couple getting ready to retire? I grew up in the city, and the truth is- I barely recognize it anymore. If this ordinance passes- it will be just one more straw on the camel's back of old- time Arcadians. Hopefully, common sense will prevail in this matter. Sincerely, Terri Butler 2416 Florence Ave. Arcadia Resident since 1971 Public Comments in Regards to Ordinance No. 2300 Exhibit `K' Page 2 of 2