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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 2011 coverage of this property is very unique. Knudsen stated that he, too, was comfortable that there was a hardship present on this site that impacted the reasonable use of the property without the Variance. Knudsen recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage, including storage containers, as well as a Variance from the side yard setback requirements in the I -1 District allowing a 5 -foot side yard setback for the property at 3165 Spruce Street as requested by Lee Rossow, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his April 7, 2011 report including the findings of fact outlined in the report which support the Variance request. Motion seconded by Duray. Motion carried 4 to 0. CUP — The City Planner reported that Lee Rossow is requesting a Conditional 3167 SPRUCE — Use permit for outdoor storage, including storage containers, for his LEE ROSSOW property located at 3167 Spruce Street which is located in the I -1 District. The Planner noted that there is an existing building on this site. In addition to remodeling the building, Mr. Rossow is proposing a 40 foot by 40 foot addition to the rear of the building. All setback requirements will be met, and there is no variance being requested on this property. Outdoor storage will be located being the building and will not be visible from the street. It was noted that the standard is for no more than 60% of the site in outdoor storage, and this proposal is for 40% of the site in outdoor storage. The Planner noted that the tenants of this building have yet to be identified, therefore, there is no specific layout proposed for the outdoor storage at this time. That information will be provided once tenants are known. The Planner noted other specific Code conditions that will have to be met once the tenants are known, such as details of the lighting plan for the property, waste enclosures located within the screened outdoor storage area, Fire Code compliance, etc. These are outlined in the City Planner's report dated April 7, 2011. Duray noted that the front of the building is being redone and asked if the sides will be redone as well. The Planner indicated that it is his understanding that the entire exterior of the building will be redone. He noted, however, that this is not a Code requirement. Duray felt the proposal will be a great improvement for the area, again noting that the applicant has done a good job with his other properties. -5-