SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Meeting was held on May 24, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman Hogan presiding. Members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Link, and Mr. Lakeman. Mr. Ritter was absent. Mr. Sadusky was also present.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously carried.

Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 13, Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Section 13-30.2, Vehicle Parking Limited Where Carrying Capacity is in Excess of One Ton, and Trailer and Motor Home Parking

During their meeting of April 27, 2005, members reviewed a proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 13, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, which would impose a time limit of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours for parking a boat trailer on residential streets. Currently, parking of boat trailers on residential streets is limited to two (2) hours. Mr. Carey advised members that he had received calls from citizens in reference to this matter and provided the new committee members with a summary of the last meeting. He explained that, due to their being some questions, this item was tabled in order for the Planning and Inspections Department to provide additional information and to give the concerned resident an opportunity to address the committee.

Mr. Kline Kemp, 228 Jefferson Terrace, stated that two complaints had been lodged against him for having his boat parked in front of his residence for longer than the two hour limit. He explained that boat storage facilities are not open at 4:00 a.m. He would like to see the ordinance changed to allow time for the loading, unloading and cleaning of the boat, which is difficult to do in the two (2) hour time limit; however, it could be accomplished in twenty-four (24) hours.

Mr. Hogan suggested that rather than twenty-four (24) hours, the time limit be set at twelve (12) hours. Concurring, Mr. Link also suggested that a maximum boat size be included in the ordinance.  

After much discussion, the committee recommended that Section 13-30.2 (d) be amended to read, as follows:

“It shall be unlawful for any person to park a trailered boat under twenty-five (25) feet on the streets of Dover for a period longer than twelve (12) consecutive hours. For any trailered boat twenty-five feet or greater, refer to Section 13-30.2 (a).”

Noting that a number of citizens had expressed concern with motor homes at the previous meeting, Mr. Lakeman suggested that the committee consider motor homes with this amendment. Mr. Hogan requested that Mr. Galvin, Director of Planning and Inspections, provide members with a draft of the recommended changes for boats and include provisions for motor homes as well at the next meeting.

Mr. Lakeman moved to defer the matter until the next meeting in order to allow Mr. Galvin an opportunity to provide members with the changes recommended for Section 13-30.2(d) and additional information to include motor homes, seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously carried.

Mr. Carey moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lakeman and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:08 P.M.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Kenneth L. Hogan

                                                                                    Chairman

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