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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 9, 2011 Pechmann noted that the City is giving up something if it approves a PUD Permit for permanent outdoor storage. However, he would be willing to support 60,000 square feet of outdoor storage in piles no more than 14 feet in height limited to the storage of industrial grade wood products only. Hall agreed that the City has worked hard to clean up outdoor storage. However, he did not see much risk in granting a PUD Permit for permanent outdoor storage if the permit is tailored to this parcel and this use. Hall stated that if Mr. Wenner wants 20 foot high piles, he should ask for that. Hall felt this was a good example of where the City could grant a PUD Permit for outdoor storage for a use that will not detract from what the City is trying to do in other areas. Duray asked if there was a step between interim and permanent that might be a solution. The Planner suggested that an option might be to tie an interim use permit to an event such as the sale of the property, but indicated that he would have to obtain the City Attorney's opinion on that option. With regard to the issue of fire safety, Pechmann suggested that perhaps the Fire Department should comment on 14 foot high storage versus 20 foot high. Wenner indicated that he was not asking for 20 feet heights. He also indicated that the drive aisles will be wide enough for a fire truck to maneuver, and further noted that the wood is densely packaged and stacked. Given there is no air space, it is difficult for a fire to start or keep going. Murphy asked about enforcement options with a PUD Permit versus CUP Permit. The City Planner noted that these permits are essentially the same, but noted that the PUD permit reflects the PUD zoning of the property. The City has the same rights to revoke permits if conditions are not met. Murphy asked about the precedence issue. The City Planner indicated when a CUP is issued to one property, the City would be obligated to grant a CUP on any other property when the same conditions can be met. Under a PUD, however, the City can consider each request on a case -by- case basis. Mr. Pechmann recommended approval of the Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit for the permanent outdoor storage of construction materials as well as the extension of PUD Permit related to the construction of building expansion for 3213 County Drive as requested by Pallet Service Corporation subject to the following: o PUD Permit limited to the outdoor storage of industrial grade lumber with the stipulation that the outdoor storage not exceed 60,000 square feet and no higher than 14 feet; -6-