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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2011 that he understood that in order to finalize his CUP Permit he will have to get the landscaping done. Murphy noted that there is a significant amount of snow stored in the area where the landscaping is to be placed. Murphy asked how snow storage would be handled once the landscaping is added. Kromroy pointed out that snow would be pushed to the areas where he currently has his trailers parked along the south edge of the parking lot. Given those trailers would be moved into the outdoor storage area, this particular area could be used for snow storage. The Planner noted that the type of plantings proposed for the landscape area would be tolerant of a certain amount of snow. Knudsen asked about fencing. Kromroy reported that an 8 -foot chain link fence would be added around the new outdoor storage area. It was noted that the outdoor storage only needs to be screened along the southern edge facing Yorkton Court, and there is a wooden fence in place in that area. Duray asked about fence height. The Planner reported that an 8 foot height is acceptable for an Industrial District fence. It was noted that the equipment to be stored within the outdoor storage area will not exceed fence height. Knudsen asked if extending the fence would pose any problems for the building to the east. Kromroy replied that it would not and indicated that he and the property owner to the east have a good working relationship. Knudsen asked if Kromroy has had vandalism within his outdoor storage area. Kromroy replied that he has not. Knudsen asked if Kromroy received the City Planner's report. Kromroy replied that he had and would comply with all recommendations. Duray noted the need for Fire Marshal review. The Planner indicated that that would likely occur as part of the outdoor storage licensing. Barraclough recommended approval of the Amendment to Conditional Use Permit to increase the amount of outdoor storage area from 4,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet for AMR Properties, 2956 Yorkton Blvd., subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated February 4, 2011. Motion seconded by Duray. Motion carried 6 0. Barraelough recommended approval of the Variance to allow an expanded outdoor storage area in the side yard at AMR Properties, 2956 Yorkton Blvd., based on the findings of fact as outlined in the City Planner's report dated February 4, 2011 which support the existence of a hardship. -3-