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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JANUARY 28, 2004 <br />Fallon pointed out that the financial impact of moving this storage 10 <br />minutes away would be an increase in costs of $68,000 per year. Fahey <br />Felt that the cost was not the City's concern. The issue for the Council is <br />that outdoor storage is not allowed in a B-3 District. <br />Chris Simonson, property owner across from the substation, indicated that <br />they purchased this home in 1997, and at the time there was no outdoor <br />storage at the substation. Simonson indicated that the outdoor storage did <br />not appear wail about a year after they purchased their home. Simonson <br />reported that she opposed the outdoor storage use for a number of reasons. <br />These include the unsightliness of the trucks and equipment, the amount of <br />parking for the tree trimming crews, the noise, increased traffic levels on <br />Rice Street, and air quality concerns given the diesel equipment. <br />There was no one else from the general public present wishing to <br />comment on this matter. <br />Upon motion by Blesener, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was <br />closed. <br />The City Planner noted that the B-3 District does not currently allow for <br />outdoor storage. Should the Council wish to grant a CUP for Xcel's <br />outdoor storage use, the B-3 District would have to be amended to provide <br />for a CUP for this storage. <br />Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2004-1-I8 -DENYING XCEL ENERGY'S <br />REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL U.SE PERMIT TO ALLOW <br />OUTDOOR STORAGE ON THEIR SITE AT 3064 RICE STREET <br />GIVEN THAT THLS PROPERTY IS7.ONED GENERAL BUSINESS <br />(B-3) AND THE B-3 ZONING CODE DOES NOT ALL OW FOR <br />OUTDOOR .S`TORAGE IN THAT DLSTRICT, AND THE COUNCIL. <br />DOES NOT FAVOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE B-3 DISTRICT TO <br />PROVIDE FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE BY CUP <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. <br />Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Montour, Anderson, Fahey. <br />Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />PRELIMINARY Fahey noted that the Planning Co~mnission has tabled action on the <br />& FINAL PLAT, application for Preliminary & Final Plat, Development & Final Stage <br />PUD, & PUD, and Architectural Review for the Mendota Homes' Little Canada <br />ARCHITECTURAL Office Condominiums. Fahey indicated that he applauds the Planning <br />