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M1NUT)JS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 2010 side, thus screening view from County Road C. "fhe storage area will be open to the east into the Poolside property. David Dorn, 2739 Jackson Street, reported that Poolside has replacedh•epaired part of the wooden fence, but not The entire fence section. Dorn stated that it was his understanding that fence improvements would be made to the entire length of the wooden fence, not just the section adjacent to the outdoor storage. Those improvements would include moving the slats closer together so that they carmot be seen through. Dorn also indicated that in clearing the outdoor storage area, Poolside pushed dirt piles and overgrowth into the area adjacent to the chain-link fence. Dom asked that that area he cleaned up and seeded over. Dorn noted the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting relative to landscaping outside the fence. Dorn stated that he felt that expense was unnecessary provided that the fence be improved so that it cannot be seen through. Dorn also noted that the Planning Commission recommended that the outdoor storage az•ea be defined to prevent it from growing. Blesener reviewed Council Member McGraw's comments that he did not want to see outdoor storage expanded in the City. McGraw indicated, however, that he would support a temporary outdoor permit for the short- term. The Planner reported that the outdoor storage area was defined at the Planning Commission as 16 feet by 40 feet. The Planner indicated that his office recommended that the area be paved so that it is better defined, however, the Planning Commission was willing to allow Class V surfacing. The Planner also indicated that the applicant said that the area adjacent to the chain-link fence would be leveled and seeded. Blesener stated that he could understand the Pla~ming Commission's reasoning for allowing Class V given the temporary nature of the outdoor storage. Boss asked if the intention was that the entire wood fence should be improved and slats changed so that the fence cannot be seen through. "the Planner indicated that the wooden fence was to be repaired and straightened, or replaced, and that the fence was to provide a solid screen. The City Clerk noted that the chain-link fence was to remain as chain-link. Dorn agreed that the chain link was to remain, but again noted that the area adjacent to the chain link fence needs to be leveled and seeded. Dorn reported that over the years Mr. Anderson from Poolside has indicated that various things would be done, but has not followed through. Dorn reported that at the Planning Commission he indicated his feeling that landscaping outside the wooden fence was not necessary as Mr. Anderson would have to move the fence 3 to 4 feet back and incur the expense of 6