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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 Knudsen noted that The City has worked long and hard to strike a balance between the City's desire to limit outdoor storage and the needs of businesses in the I-1 District. Knudsen pointed out that outdoor storage must be an accessory to the business, not the principle business. Renting outdoor storage space to allow someone to park their RV on the site would not be allowed. Lillemoen pointed out that he has a lot of asphalt on the property that he would not be able to make use o£ Knudsen replied that the fact that there is asphalt there does not mean Mr. Lillemoen needs to fill it. Duray pointed out that an option would be for Lillemoen to lease outdoor storage to an I-1 business within Little Canada. That would require an interim use permit. The City Planner agreed and informed Mr. Lillemoen of the specific requirements for an IUP. Lillemoen stated that it is then his understanding that he cannot have a separate outdoor storage business. Knudsen replied that that is correct. Lillemoen asked if he could have storage related to his auto restoration business as well as store his own boats, trailers, and RVs. The City Planner indicated that a property owned by a business owner is eligible for storage related to the business as well as storage of personal recreational vehicles and equipment. Lillemoen asked about parking and lighting. The City Planner replied that the revised site plan is in compliance relative to parking and lighting. Lillemoen asked the process for an IUP. The City Planner indicated that should Lillemoen find a local I-1 business that needs additional outdoor storage, he would have to make application for an IUP. That storage would be subject to the same outdoor storage conditions listed in the ordinance. Mr. Knudsen recommended approval for the Conditional Use Permit for a Major Auto Repair License for Mr. Roger Lillemoen at 180 Ryan Drive subject to compliance with conditions a., c., d., £, and g. listed in the City Planner's report dated September 5, 2008. Motion seconded by Duray. Motion carried 7 - 0. Mr. Knudsen recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit for open and outdoor storage of vehicles, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and storage/shipping containers, as well as a Variance from outdoor storage height limitations for recreational vehicles, and a Variance from screening requirements within the Light-Industrial Zoning District as requested by 7-