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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 22, 2019 Woodlynn Avenue and pointed out that they take pride in taking care of their site and building. He stated they would do the same at this new site. Fischer asked Mr. Holm to explain what their real need is. Mr. Holm stated that their service is an essential need and they operate in several locations. He explained that they are looking to expand and he needs the ground space in order to do that. He noted that this would allow them to consolidate some of their operations in to a central location and be more efficient. Keis asked what would be stored on the site. Mr. Holm stated it would be everything they need to operate, portable restrooms, trucks and trailers. Mike Filler, 30 South Owasso Boulevard West, stated he owns the house next door and is concerned with what would be on the site. Linda, representing Mike Filler, asked what the future expansion plan is and would it include Mike's property. Mr. Holm stated that if the opportunity presented itself, he would consider including the property. She asked how far the 24,000 square foot building would be from his backyard and they are concerned with the smell. The Associate Planner explained that the drawings shown are only concept drawings and nothing has been decided for sure, but they will have to comply with the I-P District setbacks and screening requirements. Montour asked Mr. Holm how to justify his request for 17 times more outdoor storage space than the code allows. Mr. Holm explained that the shape of the lot is not conducive to placing a large building, so this is a difficult property to redevelop with the I-P District standards. Keis asked if there was 60 percent of the site available after a building is placed, along with leaving space for drive aisles and fire lanes. The Associate Planner explained that there will be soine space factored out of the outdoor storage area for the driving lanes and setbacks. Montour asked how critical the wastewater piece is for this site. Mr. Holm stated it would give him an advantage, and he has been working with the Metropolitan Council, who has agreed to it if he gets permission from the City. Montour stated that he is in favor of the variance but not at the 60 percent the applicant has requested. Keis opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was closed.