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As noted, the applicants suggest that the applicable conditions in their case include: i. Size and shape of lot that restrict further building; ii. Closer adherence to the intent of the ordinance (aesthetics and public safety) with containers rather than open materials storage iii. By utilizing containers, the extent of the storage area can be restricted to a smaller area and be less visible. Summary and Recommendation The applicants' site plan shows compliance with each of the requirements of the new ordinance, with the exception of the number of containers proposed. As such, planning staff would recommend approval of the CUP, subject to one of the following: a. Compliance with the 4-container maximum; OR b. Approval of a variance for the proposed additional container storage. With regard to the variance, the zoning ordinance establishes a set of criteria for variance consideration that are designed to demonstrate how the regulations would create a hardship in putting the property to reasonable use, and how this property is distinguished from others in the same district. If the City is to consider the variance, the following findings should be included: 1. The variance is necessary to put the property to reasonable use. 2. Approval of the variance results in a site condition that is closer to the intent of the City's zoning regulations that open storage would be (better organization and less site clutter). 3. Due to the size of the property, layout of the circulation, and size of the existing building, building expansion on this site is not feasible. 4. The containers permit a smaller are of the site to be used for outdoor storage than if the equipment were to be stored in the open. 5. The containers can be painted, reducing their visual impact. pc: Kathy Glanzer Steve Westerhaus Lee Elfering Dave and Karen Holm, On-Site Sanitation, 95 Woodlyn Avenue, Little Canada, MN 55117 4