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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2012 Anderson asked if he would have to apply for another zoning action and pay another fee. Keis suggested that the fee be waived given the screening with a fence may be directed by the city. Montour stated that he would like specifics relative to the layout of the storage area, fence materials and location, length of the fence and what specifically the fence will screen. Keis suggested that the public hearing be continued for 30 days during which time the applicant can bring back more details and a CUP for a special purpose fence can be applied for. Keis noted once the applicant gathers more information, he may be able to make a decision on whether he prefers a fence for screening or plantings. McGraw and Montour agreed, indicating that Anderson may find that plantings are less expensive. Amy Roberto asked what Anderson will do if he finds it not to be feasible to screen the outdoor storage. Anderson stated that at this time he was not sure what he would do. Roberto stated that she was not sure why the other options were not being considered, i.e. storage in the back yard or seasonal storage on the driveway. The City Administrator stated that if Anderson does not screen the storage area, he will not have a Variance and he will not be able to store in the front yard. If the Variance is approved, and Anderson does not meet the conditions imposed by the Council, the Variance will lapse if not acted on within a year. Keis suggested table action on the Variance for a month pointing out that the Council will have more information at that time when Anderson determines the cost of a fence versus plantings. The City Administrator suggested not processing a CUP for the fence at this time until more information is available. It was noted that if it is determined the fence is most economically feasible, a CUP for the fence can be processed during the April planning cycle. The Administrator indicated that if action is tabled on the Variance, that Anderson be required to sign a 60 -Day Waiver or the Variance will be deemed to be denied. Anderson agreed to sign the waiver. The Planner indicated that it might not be possible to find reliable information on the cost of plantings this time of the year. The City Administrator reported that the City has information on the cost of arborvitaes from its County Road B -2 planting project that could be used for comparison purposes. Keis pointed out that the Planning Commission recommended 6 foot plantings for screening. He suggested that given plantings will grow about a foot a year, the plantings don't need to be 6 feet in height to begin with. Anderson indicated that the staff report 13