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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY ].2, 2005 THE I-P moratorium in place on outdoor storage in the I-P District pending DISTRICT the study of this issue. Tony Gleekel, attorney representing Hillcrest Development, appeared before the Commission relative to Hillcrest's site at 3250 Spruce Street. Gleekel reported that McGough Construction is interested in the purchase of this site, and the moratorium that is in place is impacting the potential sale and use of the site by McGough Construction. Gleekel indicated that it was his understanding that the moratorium arises from the way the Orius Corporation has utilized the site. Gleekel noted that Orius leases the property from Hillcrest Development, and indicated that had Hillcrest been made aware of the issues, it would have resolved them as the owner of the property. Mark Brill, McGough Construction, reported that they have made an offer to purchase 3250 Spruce Street from Hillcrest Development as well as the two vacant lots in front of the building site. Brill indicated that McGough would be relocating their two Roseville sites to Chis property. These sites consist of both office and warehouse uses as well as outdoor storage. Brill pointed out that a Conditional Use Permit would be necessary so that McGough could have outdoor storage on the Spruce Street property. He indicated that much of McGough's equipment could be stored inside the building, but they would also need the existing outdoor storage area as well. Brill showed pictures of the existing outdoor storage area as utilized by Orius, and also presented diagrams for fencing and screening improvements Chat McGough would make to this area. Brill indicated that the current fencing is 8-feet high. McGough would be open to increasing the fence height if the City so desired. The Planner noted that the fence proposed by McGough would be similar to the one at Tom's Auto. Brill reported that McGough had filled out an application for a CUP for outdoor storage at the 3250 Spruce Street site, but the application was rejected because of the moratorium on outdoor storage in the I-P District. Brill reported that in order for McGough to purchase this property, it is critical Chat outdoor storage be allowed. Brill indicated that Hillcrest Development is not willing to wait indefinitely for an answer on the outdoor storage issue. If the CiCy could resolve the issue during the month of May, McGough could then reapply for the June planning cycle. Brill reported that McGough has owned a site in Little Canada for the past 30 years in which they have outdoor storage. This site is located in the Rice Street/Woodlyn Avenue area. Brill indicated that the Spruce Street site would replace McGough's two Roseville sites and not Che existing Little Canada site. -6-