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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2000 the issue was not defined well enough and that the City needed to do a better job. The City Planner indicated that he could meet with staff and more clearly define the issue if that is the direction that Commission chooses. Knudsen felt this should be done. Keis felt that Mr. Rossow was trying to look for a way to keep the trailer on his property. Rossow indicated that he is trying to comply with the ordinance, but that he needed a better definition. Rossow indicated that there are other properties in the Park on which trailers are parked, and felt that there should be consistent treatment of property owners. Rossow asked for a definition, and indicated that if he could not meet the definition provided, the trailer would be removed. However, all the other trailers in Ryan Industrial Park would have to meet the same definition, and there should be no arbitrary treatment of any of the property owners in the Park. Keis pointed out that the City has tried to be even-handed in its treatment of all the property owners in the Park. However, he noted that the Code Enforcement Officer has not had the opportunity to deal with all the properties in the Park as of yet. However, this will be done within a given time period. Barraclough suggested that Mr. Rossow submit a written statement outlining the frequency of use of the trailer as well as its contents. Rossow stated that he had a problem with that suggestion given that this information is not required by ordinance. Rossow asked the City to provide a definition that he would then comply with. Keis felt that the ordinance addressed this situation adequately given that use of a trailer for storage purposes is not a permitted use in the Park. Montour agreed. Keis pointed out that the rest of the issues as outlined by the Zoning Administrator were acceptable. It is only the use of the trailer for storage that would not be permitted. It was noted that the Zoning Administrator is recommending a June 30, 2000 deadline for compliance. Barraclough indicated that the frequency of the use of the trailer was unclear to him. Keis pointed out that if the trailer were a construction trailer, it would be moved in and out of the site and would likely be empty. However, the trailer is being used for storage.