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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 be able to store his RV and boat on the property. The Planner again noted that the outdoor storage must be an accessory use to the principal business operation and related to the business. Keis noted that the business would be major auto repair. Therefore, the RV and boat could be store when they are waiting for repair provided that Lillemoen has a CUP for outdoor storage. Blesener pointed out the City's efforts to keep this a commercial area. Lillemoen noted that without a major auto repair license, the City is banning him from his own property. Allan noted that this is a commercial property and a license is needed in order to operate a major auto repair business from this property. Allan also noted the City's efforts relative to controlling outdoor storage. The Planner again stated that the storage must be accessory to the principal use of the property and then by CUP. Blesener asked about the height limitation for outdoor storage other than for commercial vehicles. The Planner indicated that outdoor storage is limited to a maximum of eight feet, except for construction equipment. That equipment must be stored in its most compact condition. The Planner noted that under this height limitation an RV would be subject to the eight foot height limitation. A variance would be necessary to exceed the limitation. Allan noted that the building is a large one and suggested that Lillemoen store his RV inside. Lillemoen stated that he would if he has the room. Lillemoen asked the Council to consider his Variance request from the height limitation for his RV. Blesener noted that a Text Amendment would be another option to consider. McGraw pointed out the Council's long discussion on outdoor storage and this height limitation, with the only exception being for construction equipment. Rather than a Text Amendment, McGraw indicated that he would prefer to deal with variances of this nature on a case-by-case basis. Allan agreed. The City Attorney noted the City Planner's discussion in his report relative to variances and the standards that must be met to warrant the granting of a variance. He noted the Planner's recommendation for denial of the variance as there is no hardship present to warrant it. Blesener asked if in the Council's previous outdoor storage discussions, it was the intent to limit outdoor storage to business-related items eliminating the possibility that the owner could store personal items such as an RV or a boat. Allan noted that in the City's residential areas, outdoor storage of recreation equipment is limited to the occupant of the property. Allan also pointed out that if a variance is not appropriate, then 4