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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 9, 2000 Fahey indicated that preliminary information shows poor soils on the South Owasso Blvd. site. However, before going to the expense of having soil borings done, Precision Tree would like an indication of whether or not the Council will support their development proposal for this site. Fahey noted that it is clear that ahalf--acre of outdoor storage was not approved for the Country Drive site. Fahey indicated that his impression is that Precision Tree should be allowed to continue to do business in the same fashion as was approved for their Country Drive site. He indicated that the variance proposed for the amount of outdoor storage was too great a departure from the standards of the I-P Zoning District. Precision Tree indicated that they need sufficient outdoor storage for four trucks and for woodpiles as well as the ability to maneuver the trucks around. The City Administrator indicated that the maneuvering area is generally not considered in calculating the outdoor storage area. Scalze asked how the City would maintain control over the amount of outdoor storage on the site. The Administrator indicated that periodic inspections would have to occur to ensure that the outdoor storage was not expanded. Morelan pointed out from the Planner's report that Precision Tree is proposing a phased development. The first phase would be a building approximately 3,680 square feet in size that results in the outdoor storage being 120% of the building area. The second phase expands the building by 3,360 square feet, which results in outdoor storage being 63% of the building size that is in compliance with the standards of the I-P District. Scalze noted that at the Planning Commission meeting, Precision Tree indicated that they would not need more outdoor storage than what is being proposed. Precision Tree indicated that was correct. Fahey indicated that at first he was sympathetic to Precision Tree's request because of the governmental action involved in the acquisition of their property on Country Drive. However, in reviewing the 1992 CUP request for the Country Drive site, it is clear that the outdoor storage was limited to 50 feet by 80 feet and that the current request goes beyond that amount. Fahey indicated that he would support the request if the outdoor storage area meets the limitations established under the I-P District. It was noted that the building proposed by Precision Tree would meet the building materials standards established by the I-P District. Fahey noted that the City would have no assurance that phase two would be completed. He pointed out that Precision Tree located on Country