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M:[NUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 13, 2002 Johnson noted that the property could always be replatted as one lot, but acknowledged the difficulty of traffic flow through the site without the middle road. Johnson asked about these internal roads becoming City streets. The City Administrator indicated that staff's position is they remain private streets with cross easements between the three abutting properties. Scalze pointed out that the proposal is for PUD zoning on the front portion of the property with the back being rezoned to I-l. Scalze suggested that the back portion be rezoned PUD to ensure City control over the outdoor storage use of this property. Scalze noted that if the property is zoned I-l, the property owner would have the ability to rent portions of the site to other outdoor storage uses. Scalze noted the problems that the renting of space for outdoor storage has caused the City in Ryan Industrial Park as an example. Scalze felt that PUD would give the City more control over the site. Johnson expressed concern with this change in plan. The City Administrator pointed out that zoning the back property to PUD would not preclude the use that Mr. Johnson is making of the property. However, it would provide the City with protection in the future to ensure that the outdoor storage use is consistent with the use approved for Mr. Johnson. Anderson pointed out that if Mr. Johnson sells the property, the new owner would have to comply with the outdoor use approvals that were granted Mr. Johnson. However, under an I-1 zoning, a property owner would have the ability to rent space to other outdoor storage users. Johnson stated that he would have to look at the impact that a PUD zoning would have on his property values. Montour noted that whatever approvals were granted for Johnson would carry over to a new property owner. However, under an I-1 zoning, the City's control would be limited to the provisions of the I-I Zoning District. The City Administrator agreed that the PUD zoning is the most flexible and would provide the City with the most control. The City Administrator suggested that the Council table action on the matter until the November 20'x' meeting. This will give the City Planner an opportunity to comment on the issue of rezoning the property to PUD. If that is the direction the Council wants to go, the rezoning could be processed during the December meeting cycle. The Administrator noted that the issue of whether or not the canopy stays is not impacted by the zoning of the property. The Administrator also noted that in December he will have a proposed Development Agreement for the Council's review and that landscaping issues will also be addressed in that Development Agreement. Anderson asked the timing of an off ce addition to the steel building behind the former Knox building. Johnson anticipated that the addition would take place next year. He noted that once the plat and zoning actions are approved, he will be selling the former Knox building. His business is currently occupying office space in that building; therefore, he will have an immediate need for the office addition. Anderson 9