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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />FEBRUARY 9, 2012 <br />Murphy stated that she would support the Variance with the change that <br />screening be a minimum of 6 feet in height and that Anderson would have <br />the choice of plantings or a fence. <br />Roberto stated that he did not want to see a movable fence. The City <br />Planner was not sure whether or not a movable fence would be allowed, <br />and suggested that the Building Official would have to comment on that <br />issue. Any fence constructed would have to meet the Code. The City <br />Clerk indicated that the Building Official can provide an opinion to the <br />City Council on that issue. Roberto stated that if a fence is used for <br />screening, his preference is that it be a permanent fence. <br />Duray recommended approval of the Variance to allow the storage of a <br />wood pile, boat with trailer, and utility trailer in the front yard of the <br />Derek Anderson property at 298 Rose Lane subject to compliance with the <br />recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated <br />February 3, 2012 with modifications to those recommendations as follows: <br />1. Firewood storage consists of no more than 4 cords of wood <br />and no more than 6 feet in height; <br />2. Planner's recommendation not modified; <br />3. Storage consists of one boat on a trailer and one utility <br />trailer with lengths each to be no more than 30 feet in <br />length and no more that 6 feet high; <br />4. Screening to consist of a line of shrubs along the front lot <br />line to screen the storage area from properties to the north <br />or a 6 -foot high fence that meets Building Code <br />requirements. Plantings should be at least 6 feet in height, <br />no more than 4 feet on center; <br />with the Commission declaring that the variance is supportable without <br />excessive impacts on the neighborhood and with the Commission <br />recommending adoption of the findings of fact as outlined in the City <br />Planner's report dated February 3, 2012. <br />Motion seconded by Murphy. <br />Motion carried 4 to 2. Duray, Fischer, Maleitzke, and Murphy in favor. <br />Barraelough and Hall against. <br />ZONING The City Planner reported that the City's Zoning Ordinance <br />ORDINANCE regulations relative to adult oriented businesses have been in effect for <br />AMENDMENT the past 15 to 20 years. Over the years the City has made some land use <br />amendments and updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, <br />therefore, there is the need to adjust zoning allowances and buffer <br />distances to ensure that the ordinance continues to meet legal standards. <br />- 14 - <br />