Memorandum 17-097 RV's in Marine Commercial District

Memorandum 17-097

TO:                         HOMER ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION

THROUGH:         HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  COUNCILMEMBER SMITH

DATE:                    JUNE 20, 2017

SUBJECT:           RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) ALLOWANCES IN THE MARINE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of this memo is to introduce the concept for a draft ordinance to the City Council for review prior to recommending the Planning Commission work on an ordinance. This serves two purposes:

1.) An opportunity for the public to be aware of an item proposed for the consideration of the Planning Commission (hopefully for their comment and future participation) and

2.) An opportunity for the City Council to express their support for the concept and to discuss any refinement that may lead to a better recommendation for the Planning Commission. 

The use of RV’s in the Marine Commercial District outside of RV parks continues to proliferate despite code enforcement efforts. Several businesses desire to utilize RV’s for caretaker use or to house employees and/or guests. I propose that the Planning Commission review the allowance for a maximum of one RV in the Marine Commercial District and make a recommendation to the City Council.