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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 2005 The Planner noted that the Commission recommended no change to items #3 and #4 in his report. LaValle asked about item #4 which is the requirement that storage areas be blacktopped or concrete. The Planner indicated that Chis requirement applies to outdoor storage in the I-P Dish~ict and not the I-1 District. Blesener noted that the I-P District is a higher quality of industrial zoning. The Planner reviewed items #5, #6, #7, and #8, noting that the Commission recommended no changes. The Planner pointed out that Item #8, relating to the location of outdoor storage areas, was changed after the issuance of the Orius CUP. At that time, outdoor storage could be located outside the required setback regardless of whether that area was in front of the building. The Planner reported that the Planning Commission felt the current ordinance language was adequate, which limits outdoor storage to behind the front building line. However, a minority of the Commission felt that outdoor storage should be located behind the building only, eliminating it in side yard areas. The Planner felt that keeping outdoor storage out of the front yard was O.K. as long as any outdoor storage in side yards was adequately screened. The Planner reviewed items #9 and #10 noting that the Commission recommended no changes. Blesener summarized the changes that have Council consensus. Those include reducing the amount of outdoor storage allowed to 50% of the gross floor area of the principal stivcture or 25% of lot area, whichever is less. The other change is to include better definitions of screening and fencing requirements. It was noted that amendment to the Zoning Ordinance requires four affirmative votes of the Council. Sherry Rolfe, attorney representing Hillcrest Development, asked about the applicability of an amendment reducing outdoor storage to 50% of the gross floor area to 3250 Spruce Street which has an established outdoor storage area that is paved and screened in accordance with City ordinance. Blesener noted that the CUP granted for Orius allows outdoor storage of telecommunications equipment, therefore, could only be transferred to another telecommunications company storing the same type of equipment. Blesener noted that a new CUP issued for this property would be subject to any new ordinance changes as well as the ordinance changes that have already been made since the Orius CUP was issued. Rolfe noted the current negotiations between Hillcrest Development and McGough Construction for the site at 3250 Spruce Street. Rolfe expressed