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This memorandum contains a description of the current request for temporary outside storage and an explanation of how this request could be incorporated into a rezoning to PUD District. ANALYSIS Project Description. The applicant is proposing an outside storage area along the west property line containing approximately 1,600 square feet. The outside storage area is proposed to store new and used hot tubs, excess pallets and other seasonal inventory. The area is proposed to be surfaced with gravel and screened from the south, west and north by a six foot wood privacy fence. An existing "bump out" in the privacy fence located along the west property line would be removed to straighten out the existing fence. Two new 16 foot long sections offence would be added perpendicular to the existing fence along the west property line to contain and screen the proposed storage area. The applicant is also proposing to add green mesh screening material along the east side of the fence to enhance the opaqueness of the fence. Site Location. The subject site is surrounded by commercial uses to the north and east and residential uses to the west. All of the surrounding property north of County Road C is zoned B-3, General Business. The subject site currently contains a principal building, large accessory storage building, parking areas and an outdoor display area. Compatibility issues continue to exist between the pool business and the residential properties to the west, primarily regarding the Poolside's outside storage located along the west property line. Zoning. As noted, the subject site is currently zoned B-3, General Business District. Temporary outside storage is not a permitted use in this district. As such, the applicant would have to apply for a special permit and/or a text amendment to allow such a use under current zoning. City staff recommends that if the applicant's proposal is to be considered, rezoning to PUD District would be necessary. In this way, temporary outside storage be could added to the district language applicable to this property. Attached is a draft PUD "C" Zoning District ordinance which would apply specific uses and performance standards to this site. Allowed uses and associated specific performance standards have been based on the B-3 and B-W Districts. The Planning Commission and City Council should review the attached material to ensure that it meets the City's expectations for the proposed use of the subject property. In a companion application by the City, a rezoning of the surrounding neighborhood from B-3 to PUD is also to be considered. The purpose of that rezoning would be to similarly create a district that accommodates the mix of uses that exist in the area, and permit a transition to the future commercial or mixed-use development pattern envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. 2