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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 13, 2000 Kraemer asked how high the materials are piled on the flatbed trailers when they are being loaded for a job. Mikrot estimated the height at I I feet. Knudsen pointed out that the City must give Mikrot an opportunity to move into the building. Stanke again questioned the storage of trailers within the 40-foot setback. The City Planner indicated that the storage area must be 40 feet back from the street and the screening for the storage can be I S feet from the street. Therefore, there can be a gap between the screening and the storage itself. The Planner indicated that the site plan submitted appears to comply with the ordinance. Keis pointed out that there is no ordinance requirement for screening between the two properties. Mr. Mikrot can choose to screen in this area, but it is not required. The Zoning Administrator pointed out that the property is fenced. Fencing with slats is not an allowable screening material in the PUD District. Screening must be either plantings, masonry, or wood. The Planner indicated that the property owner is allowed to have a security fence, however. Montour felt there was no consistency to the properties on the north side of Ryan Drive. Montour suggested to Mr. Mikrot that he move his chain link fence behind the landscape screening to be consistent with the other properties along the street. Montour stated that he would like to see a consistent boulevard along Ryan Drive. The Zoning Administrator pointed out that the proposal is for storage to occur on the west side of the building. That area will have to be screened. The parking proposed for the east side of the building is not storage, therefore, does not need to be screened. If the applicant decides to have storage on the east side of the building, that area would have to be screened as well. Stanke stated that he agreed with Montour's comments, and that there should be consistency with the properties along Ryan Drive. Keis agreed, but did not feel the City could dictate that the fence be moved back behind the landscaping. Keis felt that a green area along the street would be preferable.