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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 13, 2000 The City Planner indicated that contractor offices and shops were allowed in the PUD District. The Planner further indicated that outdoor storage must be screened from the public right-of--way, but there was no requirement to screen between properties. The Planner reported that the applicant is proposing to use landscaping as screening. The Planner noted that his report contains recommendations as to what the landscaping should consist of. The Planner indicated that the flatbed trailers being used in the roofing business are not being used as permanent storage. The applicant has indicated that these are being used in the daily operation of the roofing business. Keis asked how often the trailers must be moved in and out of the site before they are considered permanent storage. The Planner indicated that there is no time requirement in the ordinance, and each situation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Mikrot reported that the flatbed trailers are moved in and out of the site. The trailers are usually loaded a few days prior to being moved to a job site. However, there are times that they are loaded and the weather turns bad for a day or two delaying moving the trailers to the job. The Zoning Administrator pointed out that Mikrot Roofing just purchased the property and is in the process of moving in. As a result, there are materials being stored on the flatbed trailers, and this storage is piled quite high. The Zoning Administrator pointed out that outdoor storage is limited to a five or six foot height maximum so that it can be properly screened. Mikrot reported that they are in the process of putting these materials away, and indicated that typically the outdoor storage will not be over 4 'h feet in height. Keis asked about screening between the two properties. Mikrot indicated that he would be willing to plant some trees along the property line. Stanke pointed out that the adjacent property is lower Yhan his, therefore, screening between the two sites will be difficult. Stanke also expressed concern that the storage on the Mikrot property is about 20 feet in height. Stanke pointed out that the property owners in Ryan Industrial Park are trying to clean up the area, and expressed concern for the condition of the Mikrot property. Stanke again noted that he was not allowed to have outdoor storage within 40 feet of the street. Stanke suggested that the flatbed trailers on the Mikrot property will never be moved.