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MINUTIJS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 2010 The Planner reported that the applicant is looking to lease the property to another tenant that would use it for both residential and commercial purposes. That tenant is a small trucking company. The owner would occupy the home and utilize the rear building for his business. It has been indicated that there would be no outdoor storage on the property, other than some daytime parking associated with the business. The Planner reported that the request raised the issue of the re-occupancy of a resident use on the property. The Planner noted that the City Council has declined this request in the past given its long-term plan to redevelop the area into a commercial use. The applicant is having trouble, however, in finding a tenant or a buyer for the property under those terms and is requesting that the Council reconsider the residential use. The Planner noted that under the PUD zoning, the Council has that discretion. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval on a two-to-two vote. The City Administrator reported that he and the Code Enforcement Officer conducted a site visit and found that the property is already being occupied by the trucking company and there is outdoor storage on the site. The Administrator reported that he made contact with the owner of the bucking company who indicated that he would not be storing outdoors and will be storing equipment on the McDonald Battery property. The Administrator informed the trucking company owner (Scott Heckel) that outdoor storage was not allowed on the McDonald Battery property, azid this would be a violation of City Code. The City Administrator reported that the property at 2968 Rice Streit has had code enforcement issues over the years. He again noted that the trucking company is already establishing its use without the proper permits and including outdoor storage. The Administrator noted that given the narrow 70 foot width of the property, it will be difficult to turn a truck around in the property without encroaching onto the neighboring proper•Cy. That is already occurring as noted in the letter from the adjacent property owner. The Administrator stated that given the past issues with this property as well as the ongoing problems, both he and the Code Enforcement Officer recommend denial of the requested Amendment to PUD Permit. Marilyn Montreux, personal representative for the Anne Trobec estate, reported on the difficulty she is having in finding a buyer for this property. Montreux stated that she would like to lease or sell the property with a residential use in the house and a commercial use in the back. Montreux indicated that Mr. Heckel has indicated that he will not have outdoor storage on the property. 9