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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 27, 2005 Jeff Hobson, Lapham Hickey Steel, reported that they have purchased the former Orius building at 3250 Spruce Street. Hobson indicated that he appreciated the Council's proposal to decrease the amount of outdoor storage allowed in the I-P District rather than eliminate it altogether. Hobson reported that the proposed 25% of gross building area that would be allowed for outdoor storage would be adequate to meet Lapham Hickey Steel's needs, and noted that the company may not need outdoor storage at all. Keis pointed out that outdoor storage is not a permitted use in the I-P District, a CUP would still be required. Blesener noted that outdoor storage is currently not allowed in the front yard of a property, and the proposed ordinance amendment limits outdoor storage to the rear yard. Therefore, the outdoor storage area used by Orius, which is located in the front yard of 3250 Spruce Street, is not allowed. Hobson pointed out that Che property essentially does not have a rear yard given the way the building was placed on the site. The City Planner reported that based on the subdivision that was recently approved for this property, the rear yard would be the east side of the building. Hobson indicated that there may be occasions when there would be some steel stored outdoors when materials are being shifted within the building. There may also be some outdoor storage of semi-trucks and trailers. Blesener suggested that Mr. Hobson meet with the City Planner to discuss Lapham Hickey's storage needs. Hobson indicated that they would want to utilize the fenced in area for outdoor storage as this is the only area to do so on the property. Blesener noted that a CUP would be required for any outdoor storage. Blesener again noted that under the existing ordinance as well as the proposed ordinance amendment, outdoor storage is not allowed in the front yard of a property. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Keis, the public hearing was closed. LaValle expressed concern Chat Mr. Hopson may have the hope that Che City would allow some outdoor storage within the existing fenced in area on the property at 3250 Spruce Street, noting that this is Che front yard of the building. Blesener and Keis noted that the fenced in area is within the front yard of the property and outdoor storage is not allowed in the front yard. Blesener