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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 26, 2015 BLVD. - PRECISION TREE The City Planner reviewed his August 7, 2015 report relative to the Precision Tree requests for rezoning, property division and PUD Permits for outdoor storage. The Planner noted that currently the property consists of one parcel with a building of approximately 6,000 square feet as well as outdoor storage. One of the issues with this property is trying to contain the operations of the business within the allowances of the current Industrial -Park (I -P) District zoning. The Planner noted that the 50 South Owasso Blvd. was developed prior to some I -P District changes, which further restricted outdoor storage within this district. The Planner noted that as a result of the proposed property division, the existing building will be located on the most easterly lot. That building consists of 6,000 square feet and has 18,210 square foot of storage. The newly created lot would have a new building consisting of 10,570 square feet and the proposal is for 9,800 square feet of outdoor storage. The proposal would involve a shared driveway access for both lots. The Planner indicated that the PUD Zoning is requested because the amount of outdoor storage being requested exceeds what is allowed in the I -P District. The proposal is for approximately 25% of outdoor storage for each lot. The outdoor storage is proposed behind the buildings thereby being screened by the buildings. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the requests subject to compliance with the recommendations outlined in his report. The Planner also noted that the building materials proposed for the new building would comply with the I -P District standards as would the proposed use. The only variation from I -P standards is the amount of outdoor storage. The Planner indicated that the I -P District restricts outdoor storage to a maximum of 10% of the lot area or 25% of the building area. I-1 District standards for outdoor storage are 60% of the lot area. The applicant is requesting 25% of the lot area in outdoor storage, so an amount somewhere between I -P and I-1 standards. Keis asked if the applicant is requesting that both proposed lots be rezoned to PUD. The Planner replied that that is correct. Reg Plowman, RJ Marco, reported that he is assisting Precision Tree with this development proposal. He indicated that the plan proposes to screen as much of the outdoor storage from the road as possible. He noted the triangular shape of the property which makes it somewhat difficult to work with. Plowman reported that the Precision Tree business needs outdoor storage and are hoping that the City will work with them on this development. 2