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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 8, 1999 outdoor storage use would continue, the CUP would remain in effect. Keis asked about outdoor storage in required parking areas. The City Planner replied that this was prohibited by the Code. Keis also asked if the screening as proposed as adequate. The Zoning Administrator replied that the Code requires open and outdoor storage be screened from the public right -of -way. She also noted that semi - trucks are not considered storage. Keis asked about the junk truck that is located on the property. Behr replied that it would be moved. Keis asked if Behr was agreeable to complying with the recommendations of the Zoning Administrator as contained in her report. Behr asked about storage up to the property line. The Zoning Administrator replied that the ordinance prohibits the encroachment of an accessory use closer than ten feet from the property line. Keis asked if the property owner was agreeable to moving the storage that is currently located on the west side of his building. Behr replied that he was. Duray stated that he can understand the property owner not wanting to improve 16 parking spaces on the site. However, felt that the Code must be enforced and pointed out the numerous other properties in Ryan Industrial Park that will be faced with the same requirements. If the Commission deviates from the requirement for one property, it will have to do so for all of them. Montour noted that at some point the property may be sold to a business with more employees. At that point those parking spaces will be necessary. Carson recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for open and outdoor storage of trucks, equipment, and materials as an accessory use at 190 Ryan Lane, St. Paul Utilities, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the Zoning Administrator as outlined in her report dated June 28, 1999. Motion seconded by Keis. Motion carried 7 — 0. Page 65