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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 27, 2011 approval of both the Variance and the Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage. He noted that there are a number of conditions which will have to be verified once tenants are identified for the building. Blesener asked about the Planner's recommendation for 20 paved parking stalls outside of the outdoor storage area. The City Planner replied that the site plan will need to be modified to make this change. He indicated the need to separate these paved parking spaces from the outdoor storage area. Lee Rossow appeared before the Council relative to his zoning applications for 3165 and 3167 Spruce Street, properties which he recently acquired. He reviewed with the Council other properties he owns and the condition of and improvement he has made to these properties. With regard to 3167 Spruce Street, Rossow indicated that he is proposing to put a new front on the existing building that will consists of stone, stucco, and EFIS, upgrading what he considers to be one of the worst buildings in Ryan Industrial Park. IIe will carry the stone around the side of the building to the office area. Rossow indicated that he is also proposing to put a 40 foot by 40 foot addition on to the back of the building. He is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for this property in order to have outdoor storage, including storage containers, on the site. With regard to 3165 Spruce Street, Rossow stated that he is proposing to construct a new building on the site that will be a bar- joist, steel structure with mineral siding. The building will have a mansard shingled roof. The building is proposed to be 50 feet by 100 feet in size, and he is requesting a Variance in order to have a five foot setback on the north boundary line of the property. Rossow stated that he is also requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to have outdoor storage, including storage containers, on the site. Rossow reported that the Fire Marshal has inspected the properties and has approved of the site plans. He noted that there would be a shared traffic flow over the two lots entirely around both buildings. Rossow reviewed his hardship findings to support his Variance request which include the following: o The Xcel Energy Easement and Water Works Easement across the property restricts buildable area; o The bigger the building that can be construction the less outdoor storage on the property; o Wider buildings attract better occupants; o A 20 foot separation between buildings will allow for a water retention system; 11