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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 26, 2015 Keis asked if the screening proposed was adequate. The City Planner reported that the I -P District standards require the screening of outdoor storage from the public right-of-way and from any adjacent residential property. McGraw asked about the view into the Parcel A outdoor storage area through the fence opening. Plowman indicated that a gate could be installed to screen this area, but noted that the gate would be open during business hours. Plowman reported that in addition to the buildings providing screening of the outdoor storage areas, there will be a lot of landscaping added to the property. Keis asked about the impact the overhead doors on the proposed building would have on parking. The Planner indicated that the property would have enough parking even if the spaces in front of the overhead doors are temporarily occupied by a delivery vehicle. The Planner indicated that while the plan shows some landscaping, he is recommending a landscape plan be submitted showing more detail. The Planner also stated that it is not uncommon that a driveway into an outdoor storage area not be screened. The Planner indicated that the hope would be that landscaping in other areas would screen out the majority of the view into the outdoor storage area. Fischer felt that the hedges and trees proposed would do a reasonable job of screening the limited exposure of the outdoor storage. Fischer asked about paving. Plowman noted that the City's ordinance requires that the outdoor storage areas be paved. McGraw asked if the outdoor storage area behind the building on Parcel B would be used by tenants of that building. Plowman reported that Precision Tree would have some office space in the building on Parcel B, therefore, would be utilizing both outdoor storage areas. McGraw asked about the discussion the Planning Commission had on screening. The City Planner reported that the Planning Commission did not discuss the screening, but supported staff's recommendation that all screening requirements be complied with. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission did not have the color renderings that the Council has this evening. McGraw asked about lighting. The Planner indicated that lighting of the site was not required. However, if lighting is installed, a lighting plan should be submitted to ensure code compliance. The Planner also noted that the City Engineer will need to review a storm water management plan for the properties. There was additional discussion that the reason for rezoning to PUD District is to allow more outdoor storage for this site than is allowed under 3