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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 1999 CUP - 209 RYAN Fahey opened the public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit DRIVE - for open and outdoor storage of equipment and materials as an accessory ROGER STANKE use as well as a Variance from the 40-foot required front yard setback to a 28 foot front yard setback to accommodate exterior storage at 209 Ryan Drive as requested by Roger Stanke. It was noted that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the CUP, but denial of the Variance given that no hardship exists. Roger Stanke appeared before the Council and reported that he is planning a 64 to 72 foot addition on to the west end of his existin~ building. Stanke reported that he added onto his building back in 1989, and at that time he was required to pave his parking area. However, due the expense associated with installation of a sprinkler system in the building, he was not able to do the paving. Stanke reported that he has a contractor lined up to complete the paving at this time, and the work should be done by the middle of September. He also has a contractor scheduled to do the landscaging work needed on the site. Stanke further reported that he will be mov~ng his existing fence further north onto the property. Stanke reported that he requested a variance because he rents a portion of his property to someone for the parking of semi-trucks. The length of these trucks cause them to extend into the required front yard setback. However, once the buitding is added onto, the semi-truck parking would be eliminated. Stanke reported that as part of the buildin~ addition, would like to request a variance so that he can constnzct the addition to within five feet, of his northerly property line. He also noted that he plans to screen his outdoor storage with evergreen trees. Stanke pointed out the businesses along the north side of Ryan Drive, and suggested that the City coordinate something so that the fencing for these three businesses is consistent. Stanke also pointed out that if he moved his fence and used it for screening, he would lose 40% of his lot. Therefore, he is planning to screen with evergreens. Stanke stated that he was concerned about the setback variance he would need for the building addition. Fahey pointed out that Stanke would need to apply for a variance and also that a hardship would be necessary to justify the City's approval of a variance. Fahey stated that with the experience that the City is currently have with re~ard to code enforcement issues in the Park, he would be concerned that the building was becoming too large for the site. lA