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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />APRIL 14, 2005 <br />District. The Planner noted that in reviewing this issue, the Commission <br />should provide input on outdoor storage issues related to the following: <br />1. Size of storage area; <br />2. Location of storage area, e.g. side yards or rear yards only, <br />etc.; <br />3. Height and visibility of storage; <br />4. Any other issues of concern. <br />The Planner noted that another option would be to eliminate outdoor <br />storage in the I-P District entirely. <br />Rheaume noted that if a property has a CUP for outdoor storage and that <br />property is sold, the new owner can continue the storage use. The Planner <br />agreed that a CUP runs with the land. However, the use must be similar <br />and the use cannot lapse for an extended period of time. <br />Rheaume noted that one problem with Che Hillerest property is its <br />elevation from the freeway prevents the screening of outdoor storage from <br />view. <br />The Planner noted that the Council has placed a moratorium on additional <br />outdoor storage in the I-P District to allow for the study of this issue. <br />Therefore, if the Commission so desired, they would think about the issue <br />and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting. The Commission agreed <br />and noted that it would like the full Commission present when this matter <br />is discussed. Weihe also indicated that she would like to look at the I-P <br />Districts in the City in preparation for the discussion. <br />Wojcik recommended that tabling action on an amendment to the Zoning <br />Code relative to the amount, location, and development standards for <br />outdoor storage in the I-P District until the May Commission meeting. <br />Motion seconded by Weihe. <br />Motion carried 5 - 0. <br />COMP PLAN The City Planner indicated that the Metropolitan Council will be <br />UPDATE requiring the update of cities' Comprehensive Plans in 2008. There have <br />been no update guidelines prepared as of yet, however. The Planner also <br />noted that an Update of the Comp Plan and the City's Zoning and <br />Subdivision Ordinance is a 2005 goal that was identified by the City <br />Council. The Planner anticipated that this project will begin over the next <br />couple of years once specifics are available from the Met Council. He <br />-5- <br />