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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARI' 23, 2005 OUTDOOR The City Planner reported that he has received a number of calls about STORAGE the purchase of the Orius proper Cy on Country,Drive and Spruce Street relative to outdoor storage for a new user. 'fhe Planner also reported that the property owner is contemplating a subdivision of the property to sell oi~'the large open area for development. The I?lanner noted that there have been a number of issues with outdoor storage at the Orius site relative to screening and expansion of the storage area. outside of what was approved. I3lesener noted that one of the City's goals discussed at a recent goal setting session was to clean ul> the properties along County Drive that have freeway visibility. LaValle asked if there have been code enforcement issues at this site. Montour pointed out that the Orius building is on a corner lot and there is outdoor storage on two sides of the building. The City Administrator noted that Orius has been slow to get fencing and screening of the outdoor storage areas established. There was also storage outside of the designated area. I-le also noted that the CUP for outdoor storage runs with the land, but is very specific in nature. He asked the Planner if a new user changes the type and/or location of the outdoor storage would a new CUP would be needed? "fhe Planner aflirmed that the Orius CUP for outdoor storage was very specific. 1Ie noted that from the discussions he has had with potential users, it is very likely that a new CUP would be needed. Given problems with outdoor storage at this location as ~a~ell as the desire to clean up the Country Drive area, this may be the time to consider changing the code. The City Administrator suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning Conu~~ission for a recommendation. Keis asked what Kind of code amendments might be options. The Plam~er noted that the zoning ordinance requires full screening of outdoor storage. Consideration could be given for limiting the height and location of outdoor storage areas, for example. Specific landscaping requirements could be made, including harming. Other options including no storage in areas visible from the public right-of way, segregated storage for tractor/u~ailer paii<ing and other outdoor storage, and the size of the area relative to the building area. L,aValle pointed out that the Orius building has a limited use given the nature of the building. Requirements that are too stringent would make the building useless. 13