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<br /> MINUTES <br /> <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> <br /> JULY 15, 2010 <br /> Duray asked the implications of Drywall Supply taking ownership of some <br /> of this product. The City Planner replied that if Drywall Supply owned <br /> some of these materials, the outdoor storage would be a part of his own <br /> business. <br /> Knudsen noted the two pointed outlined by the City Planner. "fhe first was <br /> the height of the outdoor storage. Knudsen stated that given how well the <br /> area is screened, he did not have a problem with the height being slightly <br /> more than 8 feet. The second issue is outdoor storage for anon-resident <br /> user. Knudsen pointed out that the City discourages property owners from <br /> renting outdoor storage space to non-building occupants. Given this is a <br /> PUD District, however, provides the City with some flexibility. Knudsen <br /> stated that he was torn on this issue, and noted the amount of time that the <br /> City has given to reining its outdoor storage regulations to limit this <br /> storage. Knudsen again noted that the City can allow it in the PUD <br /> District, but suggested that that does not mean it should. Knudsen also <br /> pointed out that in terms of cooperating with a business that is hying to <br /> survive, the City needs to bend. He again noted that he is torn on this <br /> issue, and that there are a number of things working in favor of the <br /> property owner that would merit consideration of granting his request. <br /> Duray stated that a difficult decision is easier when working with a <br /> business that has tremendously improved a site and has wor]<ed with the <br /> City for several years. Duray noted that Mr. Johnson has indicated that his <br /> Drywall Supply business is 60% to 70% down. Duray felt an exception <br /> should be made to help out the business owner. Knudsen pointed out that <br /> in terms of outdoor storage, this is very clean outdoor storage. <br /> Pechmann noted that the Council changed the maximum length of time for <br /> interim use permits to five years, and noted that Mr. Johnson is requesting <br /> a four year permit given he will have a four year lease with this renter. <br /> Pechmann stated that he supported the PUD Permit for the reasons <br /> discussed, a~~d suggested that the permit be limited to four years. <br /> Peclunann stated that his only concern was in setting a precedent. <br /> Knudsen suggested that this would not be a technical precedent, but <br /> suggested it may be a moral one. He noted that in granting this permit to <br /> Johnson on property that is zoned PUD, the City is asking I-1 properly <br /> owners to live by a different set of rules. <br /> F.,verson noted that his reasoning for asking about ownership and insurance <br /> was to determine if Johnson would have any ownership ties to this <br /> product. Everson felt this would avoid the issues of concern with <br /> precedent and fairness for the I-1 properties. Johnson stated that it is his <br /> intention to take ownership of a certain amount of the product, but he <br /> -3- <br /> <br />