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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 26, 2004 expected to do. Peterson indicated that the issues relative to the number of vehicles and the proposed use of outdoor storage closets for recyclables was overlooked at the Planning Commission. Peterson indicated that the City requirement for 29 parking spaces for employees and customers is completely ludicrous. Peterson submitted a letter to the Council from Buck Blacktop regarding the soil conditions of the property in response to discussions at the Planning Commission meeting. Blesener indicated that the grading and drainage issues relative to this property have nothing to do with his position on the application for an Amended CUP and Variance. Blesener referred to the November, 2003 minutes in which Valor made representations that they would not store car clips on the property, only whole vehicles. They also indicated that the majority of cars stored on the site were owned by customers who were responsible for finding replacement parts. Valor also indicated that these cars might be stored for 2 to 3 months while the customer is hying to locate the appropriate parts. Blesener noted that some of the vehicles have been stored for over a year. Blesener indicated that it was his position that Valor is using the property as a salvage yard, and noted that salvage yards are not allowed in the City. Peterson indicated that Valor Enterprises has always represented that cars would be stored and used for parts. Blesener pointed out that Valor was initially allowed to store 20 cars and has had up to 150 cars on the property. There are cwrently 90 vehicles stored on site. Montour noted that the May 5, 2004 visit by the Code Enforcement Officer showed there were 102 cars on the site. Peterson indicated that many of the vehicles have been left by customers. Valor is investigating its options for disposing of these vehicles. Peterson indicated that at the time of the original CUP approval the discussion was that Valor needed to be able to store 20 vehicles, but they were led to believe that they could store a reasonable amount of vehicles. At that time, the storage limitations were reasonable. However, since 9-I 1 the nature of the business has changed. Anderson noted that 20 vehicles were allowed and because of changes in the business there were 102 vehicles on site in early May. Anderson expressed concern that if the City increases the storage to 60 vehicles, that actual storage numbers may exceed 300. Anderson stated that he has no confidence that if the City increases the number of allowed vehicles that Valor will comply with that number. Anderson also noted that Valor is requesting a change in location of storage areas given their claims of drainage problems on the property. Anderson stated that while he is not disputing the water problem, he was concerned that Valor has not complied with the initial CUP.