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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 he would only be restoring his own vehicles. Lillemoen asked what he would be allowed to store on his property. The City Planner stated that Lillemoen's initial request was to operate as a hobbyist from this property restoring his own vehicles. The hobbyist use is not allowed in the I-1 Zoning District. However, I-1 would allow for a major auto repair business which would allow Lillemoen to restore his own vehicles as well as vehicles owned by others. Therefore, Lillemoen applied for a CUP for a Major Auto Repair License. The City Planner indicated that Lillemoen could store vehicles and equipment related to this business under a Conditional Use Permit. Outdoor storage is allowed by CUP when that storage is accessory to the principal business on the property, in this case major auto repair. However, the Code does not allow for the rental of outdoor storage space to businesses that do not occupy building space. Lillemoen again asked what he could store outdoors on his property. The Planner replied that his outdoor storage would be limited to storage that is accessory to Lillemoen's business. Again, that outdoor storage would be by Conditional Use Permit. Roger Stanke, property owner in Ryan Industrial Park, asked when the City began requiring that hobbyists obtain business licenses. Stanke pointed out his hobbyist use of his property as well as that of Lee Rossow. Blesener noted that the Code does not allow a hobbyist use in the I-1 District. The City Planner noted that the Code has been in effect since 1980, and only allows business uses in the I-1 District. Private hobby uses are not permitted. The City Planner pointed out that the City does not monitor business activities, and should someone have the appropriate business licenses in place, the City would not verify the business activity. Allan pointed out that Ryan Industrial Park is a industrial business area. Keis suggested that it may be necessary for Stanke to obtain a business license. Stanke questioned the need for hirn to obtain a business license to work on his own vehicles in the indusri•ial park. He pointed out that residential property owners do not have to obtain a business license to work on their cars in their garages. Keis pointed out that Ryan Industrial Park is a commercial district, not a residential neighborhood. The Planner again clarified that Lillemoen would be allowed to store, by CUP, equipment and materials related to his business. The Planner indicated that miscellaneous household equipment would not be able to be stored on the Ryan Industrial Park property. Lillemoen asked if he would