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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 9, 2008 of the site after that time period was a good solution for both the City and Mr. Frattalone. Knudsen asked if conditions should be added to any extension of the IUP. The City Planner stated that no conditions needed to be attached, pointing out that the relevant issues ate the start and end dates. Roger Stanke reported that he has spoken with all the property owners in the area and are all in favor of the extension for Fra-Dor. Stanke stated that he supported the extension as well, but would like to see a development plan to eliminate the first building in the park, curve the road and make a better redevelopment parcel. Stanke stated that there are some dust control issues at times with Fra-Dor, but the property owners address them directly with Frattalone and he resolves the problem. It was also noted that Fra-Dor pays the City $.10 per ton as a posting fee which represents the lost tax value to the City from the property not being fully developed. Knudsen asked if Frattalone has any objections to the City Planner's report. Frattalone replied that he did not. Duray recommended reissuance of the Interim Use Permit to allow aggregate materials stockpiling and recycling at 3137 Country Drive, Fra- Dor, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his October 3, 2008 report. Motion seconded by Hall. Motion carried 7 - 0. TEXT The City Planner reviewed his report dated October 3, 2008 relative AMENDMENT- to a proposed Text Amendment to the Zoning Code which would STORAGE OF exempt recreation vehicles fi•om the eight foot height limitation for PERSONAL outdoor storage in the I-1 District. The Planner indicated that this RECREATIONAL issue came up when a property owner in Ryan Industrial Park, Roger EQUIPMENT Lillemoen, applied for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage for his vehicle restoration business, as well as a Variance from the height limitation so that he could store his recreational vehicle on his property. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the CUP for outdoor storage, but denial of the Variance as there was no hardship to justify the Variance. The Planning Commission also noted that the outdoor storage would have to be accessory to Roger Lillemoen's business, and that outdoor storage space could not be rented as a principle use. The City Council agreed with these recommendations. There was discussion about -13-