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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 plan nersC~nacpla nning.com MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: October 3, 2008 RE: Little Canada -Zoning Ordinance Amendment -Outdoor Storage of Recreational Vehicles in the I-1, Light Industrial District FILE NO: 758.10-08.08 Backaround and Analysis Roger Lillemoen had requested a CUP for outdoor storage in Ryan Industrial Park, including a request for a variance to the 8 foot height limitation for storage. As currently written the height limitation applies to almost all outdoor storage, with the exception of construction equipment "when stored in its most compact condition". At the City Council meeting, the Council tabled action relating to a portion of the Lillemoen request with the understanding that a variance to this provision was not appropriate, given the lack of hardship findings. However, there was interest in granting permission for this type of storage, and the Council directed that an amendment be considered that alters the height limitation to address this issue. There are two basic options in this regard. One would be to apply the exception to the 8 foot height limitation to any type of construction equipment or motor vehicle, or just open the door to add RVs at this time. The language would be simple in either case: Current language: 8. Except for consri•uction equipment which is stored or parked in its most compact condition, outdoor storage may not exceed eight (8) feet in height as measured from the ground on which it is located.