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MINI7T,ES CITY COUNCLL JULY 24, 2002 Rosauer further reported on another fund-raising effort that the Little Canada Historical Society has undertaken. •Phey will be raffling a 7-foot by 9-foot playhouse at this years Canadian Days. The playhouse is a replica of the Grist Mill and was constructed by Fred Quison Construction Company. Mayor Fahey thanked the Historical Society for their diligent efforts i^ repaying the City for the cost of the addition. He noted that the Historical Society is repaying this loan much faster than was anticipated. REZONING TO Mayor Fahey re-opened the Public I fearing to consider the Rezoning of PUD AND PUD 3180 Country Drive to Planned Unit Development (.PUD) and a PUD PERMIT - Permit to allow for the outdoor storage of boats/pontoons as requested by 3180 COUNTRY Boater's Outlet. Fahey noted that the matter was tabled at the June 26th D,12NE - meeting pending receipt of additional information including a revised site BOATER'S plan and screening plan Por the outdoor storage area. OU"1'LL:T The City Planner indicated that the prroposed screening plan includes gaps in the screening given the two gates that are proposed in the fencing. He noted that the screening plan relies on berming and the planting of evergreen trees. The City Planner pointed out previous discussions about limiting outdoor storage in the City in order to encourage additional development of properties. The Planner noted that this particular property has more than adequate parking and there is potential to further develop the site with an expansion of the existing building. The Planner estimated that an additional 10,000 square feet of warehouse building could be developed on the site while still meeting parking requirements. Fahey indicated that the site appeared to him to be fully developed and it was unlikely that a building expansion would occur. Glenn Kloskin, Boater's OuHet, reported that the property owners have no intention of adding on to their building. In response to the City Planner's report, Kloskin indicated that they intend to provide screening for the gate area of the fence by putting a lightweight cedar on these gates. Kloskin further reported that just today they had secured an off-site storage site for the business, and indicated That this property is not located in Little Canada. Fahey asked if there was sufficient turning radius for semis within the storage yard. 'fhe City Administrator indicated that the City Engineer has expressed concern that semis would not be able to turn within the storage yard. He also indicated that the Fire Department is concerned that a