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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />JANUARY 10, 2002 <br />the studs. Johnson reported that he has l2 to 14 semi-trucks as well as 4 <br />trailers that would be stored in the building. <br />Roycra$ asked about removal of the outbuildings that are in poor <br />condition. The City Planner pointed out that PUD approval would be <br />required given that a portion of the use would not have direct street <br />frontage. As part of that process, the City could require the removal of <br />any buildings it deems necessary. <br />Johnson reported that the current Knox building is 45,000 square feet in <br />size. Johnson anticipated that his business would not be the sole tenant of <br />this building, a portion would be leased to a retail organization or it would <br />be converted to an office/warehouse use. <br />The City Planner pointed out that a review of Johnson's concept plan is <br />not an agenda item this evening. The point of this discussion is for the <br />Commission to determine whether it wants to act on the B-W language <br />amendment which would severely limit outdoor storage, or if it wants to <br />table action and give Johnson an opportunity to come back and present a <br />development proposal. <br />Keis pointed out that the goal is to upgrade this area, and he was not sure <br />what Johnson is proposing is much of a change from what previously <br />existed on the property. <br />Knudsen suggested that the Commission give Johnson an opportw~ity to <br />make a presentation prior to action on the B-W changes. Knudsen <br />suggested that the action on the B-W changes be tabled until February <br />allowing Johnson to make a presentation at the February Planning <br />Commission meeting. <br />Keis pointed out that the issue is what is the City's vision for the area, <br />does it want outdoor storage or not? <br />Duray indicated that when the moratorium was placed on the prope~~Yy it <br />was with the understanding that the City was looking for an upscale <br />business without outdoor storage. Duray stated that it was his opinion to <br />continue along this path and adopt the B-W changes. Wojcik agreed. <br />Roycrafl felt the matter should be tabled to allow Johnson to present more <br />information about what he wants to do. Roycrafr indicated that he would <br />like to see office/warehouse or office/retail in this area. However, perhaps <br />the aesthetics of what Johnson wants to do would cause the Commission <br />to feel this is a viable business for the area. <br />