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CUP -Proof of Parking Section 903.050.H.30 of the Zoning Ordinance allows for a reduction in the number of parking spaces required to be constructed accessory to any use by approval of a CUP. The applicant is required to demonstrate that the demand for parking is less than that required by the Ordinance and that the required number of spaces could be constructed on the site if needed at a later date. The submitted site plan indicates 25 secured parking spaces and 14 unsecured parking spaces on the subject site. The Zoning Ordinance requires auto repair businesses to provide eight off-street parking spaces plus one additional parking space for each 200 square feet of floor space over 2,000 square feet. The building located on the R & S Automotive site is approximately 17,800 square feet in area. As such, a total of 78 parking spaces are required. The submitted site plan demonstrates 39 existing parking spaces, therefore, proof of parking is necessary for the remaining 39 spaces. The subject site contains a little over an acre of vacant land which is used for various outdoor storage activities and which could easily be converted to additional parking area if necessary. CUP -Outdoor Storaae The applicant is requesting a CUP to allow for outdoor storage of vehicles and waste containers as an accessory use to the auto repair business. The I-1 District allows for accessory open and outdoor storage by CUP provided that the applicant demonstrates compliance with the following conditions (staff comments are shown in italics): 1. The activity of outdoor storage shall require a separate business license issued by the City of Little Canada. The applicant will have to obtain this license. 2. The storage area in question occupies an area no greater than sixty percent (60%) of the gross square footage of the subject parcel. It appears from the site plan that no greater than 60% of the site is proposed to be used for outdoor storage accessory to the auto repair business. 3. The storage area shall not occupy any portion of the yard between the front building line and the adjoining public street, or the side building line and public street on a corner lot. All of the storage area is behind the front building line. 4. The storage is utilized solely by those tenants of the principal building in an amount proportionate to each tenant's occupancy of said principal building. A portion of the property is proposed to be used by six additional off-site businesses under an Interim Use Permit. That request is further considered below. 5. The outdoor storage of equipment or materials, as defined by this Ordinance, must be capable of moving under its own power, stored on a trailer, stored within weather-proof containers, or other storage arrangements as approved by the City Council. Storage of any material directly on the ground when the dimensions of such item