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proposed storage area. Additional information is required on the proposed wood fence on the south side of the property, including the proposed gate. The color and design of the proposed south fence and gate are subject to the review and approval by the Planning Commission. The applicants should provide this information at, or prior to, the Planning Commission's meeting. All proposed fences are eight (8) feet tall. Two gates will be installed on the fenced area, including a swing gate on the south side and a roll gate on the east side. The gate and fence must effectively screen the proposed outdoor storage, and should be constructed to enhance the appearance of the property. CUP Evaluation Criteria. In consideration of conditional use permit requests, the ordinance states that the Planning Commission must consider the possible adverse effects of the conditional use. The ordinance specifically states that the applicant must demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, the following: 1. Storage area does not exceed twenty -five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure or ten (10) percent of the lot area, whichever is less. The applicant proposes 3,250 square feet of storage, which is below the maximum allowable storage area. The property could potentially have up to 7,000 square feet of outdoor storage with a CUP under the Zoning Code. 2. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses and districts. The property does not border a residential district. It is surrounded on all sides by I -P zoned properties. 3. Storage is screened from view of the public right -of -way. Screening is provided along the right -of -way of Yorkton Court. The proposed screening appears to meet the city's requirements for screening of industrial district outdoor storage areas. Additional information will be required on the wooden fence proposed for the south screening wall of the outdoor storage area. 4. Storage area is blacktop or concrete. The applicant recently repaved the parking area behind the existing building. The area proposed for storage is paved with blacktop which was recently replaced. �. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring residences. No additional lighting is indicated on plans submitted to the city. If additional light is installed, it is subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission. No additional lighting should be required on the site. 2