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�/ sS Wanda MAYOR 13111 nlesener COUNCIL Rick Montour John Kcis Michael McGraw Shelly J3oss 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 ADMINISTRATOR (651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766-4048 Joel R. Hanson www. ci.little- canada. mn. us MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Code Enforcement Officer DATE: July 8, 2011 RE: 209 Ryan Drive — Roger Stanke — Front Yard Storage Variance Roger Stanke has requested a variance to allow storage of a trailer in front of the building at 209 Ryan Drive from April 20i" to October 12th each year during the business racing season. A CUP was issued in 1999 to allow accessory outdoor storage within the side yards of the property up to the 40 foot front yard setback. 'Then in 2008 an amendment was approved to allow additional outdoor storage in the rear yard including three storage containers. The applicant has previously stored this trailer within the side yard storage area. However, he has stated that due to increased break -in's in Ryan Industrial Park, this trailer needs to be relocated on the property for security purposes. This property has limited options for outdoor storage given the shallow depth of the lot and almost nonexistent rear yard. The property owner has attempted to work with staff to find another reasonable location for storage, but those options were unsuccessful, The owner states that moving the trailer to the east side of the property is not practical given this area is leased to another business and Mr. Stanke's operations are in the furthest west portion of the building. Additionally, having the trailer in the storage area to the west presented issues with maneuverability or security. If the trailer abuts the building and the doors are facing north, it is more susceptible to theft. If the trailer is pulled along side the building to keep the doors exposed to Ryan Drive, one is not able to maneuver equipment after it is separated from the trailer. As such, the property owner has requested a variance to approve outdoor storage of one (1) racing trailer seasonally (specifically from April 15th — October 15th) between the front building line and the public street. Outdoor Storage is allowed by CUP with the following requirements (staff comments inserted as italics): G. Open and Outdoor Storage as an accessory use, provided that: The activity of outdoor storage shall require a separate business license issued by the City of Little Canada. The applicant has obtained this license for the existing approved outdoor storage. • =I