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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 24, 2002 portion of the parking proposed within the storage yard would block their access to the back corner of the building. Fahey pointed out that the City Planner and City staff have indicated their position that the outdoor storage use proposed for this site is not consistent with the existing uses in the area, and that there is the ability to expand the existing building on the property. Anderson pointed out that the Sheriff's Department's position on screening of outdoor storage is completely contrary to that of the City's. 'T'he Sheriff would like visibility into the storage area due to public safety concerns. IUoskin stated that he was in agreement with the Sheriffs Deparhnent's position, but was willing to comply with the City's screening requirements. Montour asked about the outdoor storage yard that Kloskin mentioned. IUoskin reported that his current operation stores approximately 250 boats over the winter months. Ne is not proposing the Little Canada location as a winter storage site, and has secured property in another city for this storage. IUoskin also noted that he has moved the proposed fence inward reducing the outdoor storage area from what was originally proposed. LaValle asked if the outdoor storage [Uoskin is seeking in Little Canada would be used for boats that were awaiting repairs as well as new boat deliveries for display in the showroom or waiting to be picked up by buyers. IUoskin replied that that was correct. Montow' asked how long boats waiting to be serviced would be stored at the site. Kloskin indicated that they encourage customers to pick up their boats as soon as possible after servicing is completed. I Iowever, depending on the weather and the time of year, the boats may have to be stored on site for a period of time. Montour asked how many of the parking spaces are allocated for new inventory and how many were for boats being serviced. Kloskin estimated that 25 of the approximately 70 spaces were for new inventory and the remainder for boats being serviced. Montour pointed out that boat servicing is similar Co auto servicing and compared this business to an auto service business that was storing approximately 50 vehicles on site waiting to be serviced. The City Planner noted that the City has placed a limitation on the number of vehicles stored for service at some auto service businesses.