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NIINUTTIS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2000 Scalze pointed out that the Variance request is a very large one from the standards of the I-P District. Scalze also felt that given the initial notice to Precision Tree, she did not feel the reason of governmental action in requiring their relocation was adequate to justify granting the variance. Fahey pointed out that when Precision Tree bought the propei7y, they were put on notice that they would not be able to continue using it indefinitely. However, this notice does not change the fact that it is an action of the City that is displacing them from their property. Fahey noted that the Council instructed the City Administrator to help Precision Tree find a relocation site, rather than deny them the opportunity to do business in Little Canada. Scalze indicated that she feels Precision Tree should have to conform to the Zoning District requirements of whatever site they relocate to. Precision Tree chose a site that is zoned I-P. She further noted that if the building they were proposing to construct were larger, the variance that is needed would not be as large. Fahey asked if there was another site Precision Tree could relocate to. The City Administrator reported that any sites that have been available in the I-1 District over the past several months have been communicated to Precision Tree. None have been acceptable to Precision Tree either because of the lease arrangements or sale price. The Administrator indicated that the type of property Chat Precision Tree needs is at a premium. Morelan felt that Precision Tree's use would fit better in the I-1 District than in the 1-P District. Morelan stated that he can understand their argument that it is because of City action that they need to relocate, but he further noted that the variance they are requesting is a substantial one. Morelan felt it was a matter of degree and that the business would be out- of-place in the I-P District. LaValle asked if Precision Tree were going to construct a metal building. Precision Tree indicated that the building would meet all the requirements of the I-P District. Scalze noted that outdoor storage in the I-P District is limited to 2S%of the lot area or 7S% of the building area, whichever is less. The Planner stated that the storage area they are proposing would be 16% of the lot area, but approximately 900% of the building area. Scalze pointed out that the variance is a very large one because the building proposed to be constructed is so small. Scalze stated that she had to