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expansion of use(s). The parameters of the grandfathering rights were agreed upon in November 2016 during an appeal of zoning code from Mr. Erdmanis. The purchase of the property by Mr. Holm with the proposed use(s) would be considered a change in use. In 1988 when the rezoning of this area occurred, the I-1 and I-P Industrial Districts were essentially the same for the type of uses allowed (with the exception that the I-P would not allow auto repair). The City rezoned those parcels having direct frontage along South Owasso Boulevard between Country Drive and Rice Street. The intention was to create a corridor along South Owasso where industrial uses were still deemed reasonable. However, the distinctions between the two were that the I-P District would require higher quality site improvements and building materials (i.e. metal buildings would be precluded) and a smaller of ratio for outdoor storage was allowed (1988 code allowed 75% of principal structure or 25% of lot area, whichever is less). In 2005, the I-P District was amended to reduce the square footage of outdoor storage area allowed (25% of principal structure or 10% of lot area, whichever is less) and limiting the location to rear yard only. Those are the current standards still in effect today. Mr. Holm is seeking a variance to allow the outdoor storage as allowed in the I-1 District for two requirements: 1) outdoor storage up to 60% of the lot area, and 2) to be located in the side yard. The text amendment portion of the request would be to create an Interim Use Permit in the I-P District that allows for accessory use of the property (i.e. outdoor storage) without occupying the property. The applicant has indicated that construction would begin within 36 months, but in the interim they would like to utilize the site for outdoor storage. Future plans include construction of a new 15,000 to 35,000 (site plan shows 25,000) square foot office/warehouse building, plus an onsite waste water disposal detached accessory building. There were two site plan options submitted. In option one, all existing buildings are removed and new structures are proposed. In option two, the onsite waste water disposal component would be constructed within the existing accessory building. The applicant does indicate in the narrative that the building materials would comply with the I-P building standards, but no building elevations were submitted for review. It is worth mentioning that this property does not fall within the commercial areas requiring Architectural Review so future building plans will not require Planning Commission or City Council review prior to permit process. Site Plan Review Both site plans show similar building size, but vary in layout (option two also provides an option for “future expansion”). The proposed office and warehouse uses comply with allowed uses in the I-P District. Additionally, accessory buildings such as the proposed detached waste water disposal facility are also permitted. In section 918.030.A for Permitted Accessory Uses it allows “commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal use, but such use shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor space of the principal use”. The applicant indicates constructing a building between 15,000 – 35,000 square feet depending on feasibility. Based on those dimensions, the following would be the 30% maximum accessory building size allowed: 15,000 square foot building = 4,500 square feet 25,000 square foot building = 7,500 square feet 35,000 square foot building = 10,500 square feet The site plans submitted illustrate a waste water disposal accessory building ranging from 5,300 to 6,000 square feet. Depending on principal building size constructed, the waste water disposal building