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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 2011 the list of allowable uses in the PUD -B District subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated April 7, 2011, and instructing the Planner to also add "sports training" as an allowable use in the PUD -B District to reflect current uses of the building. Motion seconded by Murphy. Motion carried 4 — 0. CUP & The City Planner noted that Lee Rossow has requested a Conditional Use VARIANCE — Permit for outdoor storage, including storage containers, as well as a 3165 Variance from the side yard setback requirement in the I -1 District for SPRUCE — property located at 3165 Spruce Street. LEE ROSSOW Knudsen noted that the applicant is not present this evening to answer questions. He pointed out that the applicant is proposing to construct a new building at 3165 Spruce Street, and indicated that there have been outdoor storage issues on this property under the previous ownership. The City Planner noted that Mr. Rossow has purchased the adjacent parcels at 3165 Spruce Street and 3167 Spruce Street. 3165 Spruce was used for outdoor storage and as an auto sales lot. The property is no longer being put to that use, and Mr. Rossow is proposing to clean up both properties. Mr. Rossow is proposing to construct a multi- tenant building on 3165 Spruce Street. He is seeking a CUP for outdoor storage for future tenants, as well as a Variance that would allow him to construct the building 5 feet from the property line adjacent to 3167 Spruce Street. The Planner noted that in order for a Variance to be approved, there must be conditions present that create unreasonable restrictions in putting the property to use without the Variance. Those conditions cannot be economic in nature nor can they be created by the applicant. The Planner noted that the property is approximately 100 feet wide. Of that 100 foot width, 50 feet is under an Xcel Energy power line easement, and a building cannot be constructed under that easement. Mr. Rossow is hoping, however, to negotiate with Xcel for the allowance of a portion of the building to encroach on the easement area. The Planner noted that normally a 100 foot wide lot would have 70 feet of buildable area. Given the 50 foot Xcel easement and the 15 foot side yard setback requirement, there is only 35 feet of buildable area. Knudsen noted that the City has had issues with lot widths and smaller buildings in Ryan Industrial Park. Knudsen asked if his request for - 3 -