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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2018 - 6 - Paul Behr, property owner, and Michael Leahy, with St. Paul Utilities located at 190 Ryan Lane are seeking an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit to increase the outdoor storage area by approximately 2,700 square feet on the west side. The current Conditional Use Permit was issued in June 1999 and allows for outdoor storage behind the rear line of the building. She noted that they have been in compliance with the current Conditional Use Permit conditions and were issued their outside storage license this year. Mr. Leahy is requesting to add an outdoor storage area along the west side of the building up to the front line of the building. Mr. Leahy is proposing to move the existing chain link fence with slats 90 feet to the front building line. By doing so, they are seeking to continue using the existing fence with the addition of landscaping as an acceptable form of screening. She explained that the screening requirements in the I-1 District have since changed and no longer allows using slats in chain-link fencing as screening, so when seeking an amendment, these types of things should be brought into compliance with the current code, so they are proposing to add shrubs in front of the new fence location. She stated that staff feels they are still in compliance with screening requirements. The Associate Planner stated that upon review of the 1999 Conditional Use Permit, the site plan shows four parking spaces on the west side of the building. She explained that the applicant has submitted a site plan that shows they can re-establish these spaces on the east side if needed, and stated that when doing previous inspections, this area on the west side has not been needed for parking. She stated that as part of the Conditional Use Permit Amendment, a Conditional Use Permit for proof of parking for four parking spaces is a recommended condition. The Associate Planner stated that city staff feels the Conditional Use Permit Amendment as requested by Mr. Behr and Mr. Leahy is consistent with the area and complies with the I-1, Light Industrial zoning district regulations. She reported that city staff is recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Proof of Parking at 190 Ryan Lane. Schwalbach recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 190 Ryan Lane to allow outdoor storage on the west side of the building as shown on the site plan submitted by the applicant, with the condition that the landscaping be installed and the construction dumpster be moved or removed within 15 days of the approval. Motion seconded by George. Motion carried 6 – 0. AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE & CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROOF OF PARKING; ADDRESS: 190 RYAN LANE; APPLICANT: ST. PAUL UTILITIES & EXCAVATING