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April 27,2021 Page 4 of 8 be impacted by the redesign of Old Highway 8. Councilmember Dunsworth questioned if most of the customers would be coming in by appointment or do they drop in.Wade Geffen,Clearscape Holdings,stated he was uncertain. He commented historically people would just drop in,but noted with COVID,patrons are now calling ahead.He anticipated he would be having more people ordering ahead of time going forward.He indicated he would be carrying less inventory than D Rock so anticipated he would be having fewer visitors to the site. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she was thrilled to see this business expanding its portfolio of offerings to the community.She appreciated the fact that a landscaping business would remain in the community.She indicated she was comfortable with the proposed fencing. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth,seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to adopt a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit Amendment for Clearscape Landscaping at 125 and 175 Old Highway 8 SW based on the findings of fact and listed conditions. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 3.Consider Approval of 3. Consider Approval of Ordinance 881:Manufactured Home Parks. ordinance 881: Manufactured Home Parks. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated staff needed to overcome serious existing code problems and long-standing zoning issues within City Code. The proposed Ordinance will both fix existing problems and allow the City a year to gauge whether additional provisions are needed.The Chapter 16 language was updated to eliminate outdated terms, and to ensure language is in compliance with current statutory standards &definitions. It was noted Chapter 16 is clarified to only apply to NEW manufactured home parks, and to EXPANSION of existing parks. Internal changes to existing parks will be governed by underlying zoning. Chapter 4 of the Zoning Code has been amended to create a new Manufactured Home Community(MHC) Zoning district which will be applied to the City's existing manufactured home parks. The area of greatest zoning problems, between 4th Street NW &True Street, has been addressed via specific standards only applicable to the 38 manufactured homes in this area. Tiny homes will now be an allowed unit type within the City's manufactured home parks adding a new tool to address affordable housing needs within the City. Staff commented further on the proposed Ordinance and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 881. Councilmember Axberg requested further comment from staff on why this issue Ordinance was being revised at this time. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola discussed the issue that occurred at the Lakeside Manufactured Home Park and the need to protect a vacant lot Councilmember Allen asked if the setbacks from roadways and adjacent properties precluded any new manufactured park from having lots with access to City streets.Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the City would want any new manufactured home park to have internal private streets. Councilmember Allen reported he lives across from Oak Grove and noted there are lots that have driveways that reach a City street He commented on the importance of all units being able to be accessed by emergency vehicles.Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola clarified the 30 foot setback was for the structure and would not preclude a private driveway from going out to a public roadway.He stated under an SUP staff would be looking at a design that kept all access off of an alley or small private road that would coordinate all traffic to one,two or three access points,versus numerous driveways. Councilmember Abdulle commended staff on their efforts on this Ordinance.He explained this Ordinance would impact some of the lowest income residents in the community. He stated he appreciated the ease of the process. He commented on the changes being made at a State level and how there may be a change that