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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL May 28, 2008 that access aisles would count against the outdoor storage areas, and factoring in 10 foot access aisles, approximately 50 to 55% of the site is proposed as outdoor storage. The Planner noted that the applicant still needs to verify the type of storage as well as its size and height. Allan asked if Auto Rescue will be renting part of the building. Rossow replied that they will rent a portion of the 3164 Ryan Lane building. Rossow reported that the previous CUP for 3164 Ryan Lane was specific to bus storage, therefore, there is the need to update the CUP. Rossow noted that he owns the adjacent property at 194-196 Ryan Lane and described changes that would be made in the landscaping in front of the fence that spans the two properties. Rossow pointed out that three parking spaces will be added outside the fence area on 3164 Ryan Lane for the customers of Auto Rescue. Keis asked about the continuation of the shared driveway for these two properties. Rossow pointed out that there are some site limitations given the properties are on a cul-de-sac and there is only 60 feet of fi•ontage. Rossow reported that this is one of the reasons her purchased 194-196 Ryan Lane. The City Planner pointed out that the shared driveway is a convenience for the two properties, however, the site plan for 3164 Ryan Lane stands on its own. The Planner noted that if Lee Rossow sold 194-196 Ryan Lane, both properties would have to work independently of each other. Blesener asked about the Minnehaha Bus Company usage of the site. Rossow reported that he rents a portion of the building to Minnehaha Bus Company and they will typically have four buses and four cars stored outdoors. Rossow reported that in the summer months, they will have approximately 12 buses in the garage as they will be doing their summer maintenance. Rossow noted that the bus company storage area is labeled as area #3 on the site plan. Blesener asked if 20 foot drive aisles in the outdoor storage area worked. Rossow replied that it did. Blesener asked if three parking spaces for Auto Rescue customers was enough. Rossow reported that Auto Rescue was comfortable with the three spaces, and noted that, if necessary, there are an additional nine spaces behind the fence that can be utilized for customer parking. There are an additional eight parking spaces in front of 196 Ryan Lane. Keis asked how many cars would fit in the Auto Rescue outdoor storage area (#2 on the site plan). Rossow replied that there is space for 200 vehicles, but noted that Auto Rescue has never had more than 45 vehicles. 4