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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />JULY 9, 2009 <br />Fasching stated that she would be willing to by to keep outdoor storage <br />behind the front building lines, but was concerned that this would not be <br />enough area. Fasching asked for a compromise that would allow more <br />outdoor storage. She asked that consideration be given to the sire and <br />configuration of the property as well as building location. <br />Duray noted that there is a lot of equipment and materials on the property <br />that appears to be unusable. He felt that removal of these items would <br />provide for a great deal more usable outdoor storage space. Duray also <br />suggested that additional time be granted to give Fasching time to comply <br />with the outdoor storage regulations. <br />Barraclough agreed that there is a lot of stuff on this property that looks <br />like it has been sitting there for years. Barraclough indicated that there is <br />no support for outdoor storage in front of the buildings, and also <br />acknowledged the amount of work the City has put into the outdoor <br />storage regulations. Barraclough stated that it is unfortunate that the <br />property has the unusual dimensions that it has. Barraclough felt a good <br />inventory were taken, Fasching might be surprised at how much could be <br />taken out of the property making room to store the needed equipment and <br />materials properly. <br />Fasching asked if outdoor storage would be allowed on the east side of the <br />easterly building. The City Planner noted that this area is considered to be <br />in front of the building, thus would not be allowed. However, the area <br />could he used for parking. The Planner pointed out that corner lots are <br />much more restrictive and difficult to work with from an outdoor storage <br />standpoint. <br />Fasching asked if the additional parking spaces would be allowed adjacent <br />to the fence. The Planner replied that they would be. Fasching stated that <br />she would try to bring the property into compliance, but would need some <br />time to do so. The Planner noted that staff is recommending a 90-day time <br />period to achieve compliance. Fasching asked for a longer time period <br />than 90 days. <br />Fasching asked about vehicles over 12,000 lbs. The Planner indicated that <br />vehicles under 12,000 lbs. can be parked in the parking lot and are not <br />considered storage. Vehicles 12,000 lbs. are considered outdoor storage <br />and must be stored within the outdoor storage areas. Barraclough noted <br />that the vehicles would not have to be in the outdoor storage areas during <br />the course of their use during the day. However, would have to be stored <br />in the outdoor storage areas overnight and on weekends. <br />-4- <br />