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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 27, 2008 the 3 foot standard feeling that the piles of storage would grow. Allan stated that she would prefer to have containers than small piles of storage scattered here and there on a site. Keis felt it was difficult to define when storage had to occur within a container, and stated that he did not think all storage would be outdoors. Blesener pointed out that some storage will fit in a container and some will not. He also noted that some storage that occurs on pallets would need to be accessed by a forklift. The Planner indicated that it is a matter of choosing a size that triggers storage inside a container. He noted that the current Code defines that storage less than 3 feet in height, width, and length is prohibited from being stored directly on the ground. This storage has to occur within a container, indoors, or on a movable trailer. Storage larger than the 3 foot dimension can be stored outside on the ground. The Planner indicated that the 3 foot dimension was chosen because it is the size of a pallet. McGraw felt that the Council should regulate the appearance of the storage containers and the orderliness of properties with outdoor storage. He noted that On-Site Air Temp has offered to paint their storage containers, and felt it was not unreasonable to include this requirement as part of the Code. Keis stated that he had no problem with storage containers as long as they are well maintained and painted. Allan asked if it would be difficult to write the Code to ensure that small piles of storage on the ground are prohibited. The Planner pointed out that there are a lot of variables with outdoor storage, noting the various dimensions of materials that could be stored. He felt that the 3 foot width, length, and height was a good starting point as it related to pallet size. Dave Holm, On-Site Air Temp, stated this support for the allowance of storage containers based on property size. He felt this formula was fair to property owners regardless of the size property they own. Holm also indicated that whenever feasible, property owners will store materials and equipment inside. He also felt that allowing storage containers will help clean up some of the smaller storage items getting these items within containers. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Allan, the public hearing was closed.