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3. Discussion of and possible action on recommending the adoption of a comprehensive parking ordinance Chairman Wilson inquired of the Committee if they wanted to proceed with general discussion or a detailed review. Marilyn Belevance said she preferred to do directly into an in depth review of the proposed ordinance. Pete Kampfer asked why some of the ordinance was grayed out, and Lisa Wright stated that the sections in gray are the technical provisions of the ordinance, and the Task Force was welcome to review them; however, they're based on standards practices and State requirements. Lisa Wright informed the Committee that the proposed ordinance Sections 10 -102 and 10- 103, the list of uses and minimum requirements, were more comprehensive and more current. She stated the current ordinance had been on the books since the 1970s, and the dust -free ordinance section since 1989. Lisa Wright also stated that a business owner who made an expansion to or changed the use of his building would be required to bring the parking lot up to code under the new ordinance. Chairman Wilson said they should exercise caution when making decisions about the ordinance because they wanted to be fair and promote growth. Chairman Wilson moved to Sections 10 -102 and 10 -103. On recommendation of staff, a Motion to approve Sections 10 -102 and 10 -103 was made by Bee Gannon and seconded by Council Member Brown. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Wilson moved to Section 10 -104. Sub - Section (a) was discussed at length by the Committee, specifically whether or not to have screening next to a residence and whether parking should be allowed at the front of a building that was next to a residence. It was a consensus of the Committee to have staff re -word sub - section (a) and bring back to the next meeting. Chairman Wilson also asked staff to bring a copy of the current ordinance red -lined for review by the Committee. It was a consensus of the Committee to delete sub - sections (b) and (d). Chairman Wilson inquired of staff as to how to deal with the size of trucks that could or could not be parked in driveways, and he asked if we could add motor homes to the list of things that cannot be parked on the street. Lisa Wright said parking on the street was already handled through the traffic ordinance as far as semis go; however, she said she would get with Chief Louis to expand what vehicles we might add to that. Chairman Wilson moved to Sections 10 -105 and 10 -106. After review, it was a consensus of the Committee to approve the sections as written. Chairman Wilson moved to S ection 10 -108. It was a consensus of the Committee to approve sub - sections (a)(1 -9) and to delete sub - section (I 0)(a-d). Chairman Wilson moved to Section 10 -109. It was a consensus of the Committee to delete the last sentence of the paragraph.