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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 2004 VARIANCE & AMENDMENT TO CUP — PRECISION TREE PROPERTY COMBINATION, REZONING, & FILL AND EXCAVATION PERMIT — 450 LITTLE Road /Arcade Street area that may be a candidate for a conservation distric designation. Blesener noted that there is a large tract of land in his neighborhood that may also be a candidate. Fahey asked if the Council wanted to take this issue to the next step a call for a workshop to discuss the creation of a conservation district. Montour agreed that the concept has merit, but suggested that a survey be done of similar sized cities to see if any have conservation districts or something similar. Anderson suggested staff also determine how land is acquired by the cities that have these districts. Anderson asked if the city utilizes its funds to acquire property or if property is acquired through donations. Fahey suggested that once the information is obtained, the matter be scheduled for discussion by the Planning Commission. Mayor Fahey noted that the Planning Commission has tabled action on Precision Tree's request for a Variance to allow additional outdoor storage in excess of Code limitations as well as an Amendment to CUP to reflect outdoor storage on the site plan as well as an accessory structure for a wood burning stove pending additional information. The City Administrator reported that the matter should be tabled until the May 26th Council meeting to give Precision Tree time to put together some additional information. The Administrator reported that Precision Tree has signed a 60 -day waiver until the May 266' meeting. Mr. ,LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-3-51 — TABLING ACTION ON THE PRECISION TREE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNTIL THE MA Y 26, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (5) LaValle, Blesener, Montour, Fahey, Anderson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fahey opened the Public Hearing to consider the Property Combination of the former Maryhouse property and the St. John's Cemetery property into one parcel, Rezoning of the former Maryhouse property from Single- Family Residential to Public, as well as a Fill /Excavation Permit. It was noted that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Property Combination and the Rezoning.