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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2002 the studs. Johnson reported that he has 12 to 14 semi - trucks as well as 4 trailers that would be stored in the building. Roycraft asked about removal of the outbuildings that are in poor condition. The City Planner pointed out that PUD approval would be required given that a portion of the use would not have direct street frontage. As part of that process, the City could require the removal of any buildings it deems necessary. Johnson reported that the current Knox building is 45,000 square feet in size. Johnson anticipated that his business would not be the sole tenant of this building, a portion would be leased to a retail organization or it would be converted to an office /warehouse use. The City Planner pointed out that a review of Johnson's concept plan is not an agenda item this evening. The point of this discussion is for the Commission to determine whether it wants to act on the B -W language amendment which would severely limit outdoor storage, or if it wants to table action and give Johnson an opportunity to come back and present a development proposal. Keis pointed out that the goal is to upgrade this area, and he was not sure what Johnson is proposing is much of a change from what previously existed on the property. Knudsen suggested that the Commission give Johnson an opportunity to make a presentation prior to action on the B -W changes. Knudsen suggested that the action on the B -W changes be tabled until February allowing Johnson to make a presentation at the February Planning Commission meeting. Keis pointed out that the issue is what is the City's vision for the area, does it want outdoor storage or not? Duray indicated that when the moratorium was placed on the property it was with the understanding that the City was looking for an upscale business without outdoor storage. Duray stated that it was his opinion to continue along this path and adopt the B -W changes. Wojcik agreed. Roycraft felt the matter should be tabled to allow Johnson to present more information about what he wants to do. Roycraft indicated that he would like to see office /warehouse or office /retail in this area. However, perhaps the aesthetics of what Johnson wants to do would cause the Commission to feel this is a viable business for the area.