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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2008 Stanke noted that a portion of the Quality Restoration property is zoned I-P and asked the impact on limiting the off-site outdoor storage to only I-1 businesses. It was suggested that I-P could be included in the provision. (Note: Quality Restoration's property has split zoning. The north half is zoned I-1, and the south is zoned I-P.) The City Planner summarized the issues of concern at this point. Those relate to the use of semi-trailers for storage and the requirement that semi- trailers need to be moved 25% of the time, the prohibition on outdoor storage in the front yard of a property, and the off-site outdoor storage issue. Knudsen stated that he did not support a modification to the prohibition on outdoor storage beyond the front building line, noting the efforts to regulate the aesthetics of outdoor storage to the extent possible. The Planner pointed out that if a property owner had a unique situation, they could apply for a Variance from this provision. Holm pointed out his situation. Knudsen stated that he did not feel the City should modify this limitation because of one business. He agreed that the Variance route is an option a property owner pursue. Duray asked the next step. The City Planner indicated that the Commission could table action pending modifications to the draft code amendment, could deny or approve the amendment as presented, or could recommend approval subject to modifications. Knudsen and Duray pointed out the amount of time spent on this ordinance and felt that it should be passed on to the Council with modifications. Socha disagreed, feeling the draft should be tabled and the Commission review the amendments that the Planner will draft prior to passing it on to the council. Pechmann felt that the ordinance amendments were fairly close and are an attempt to balance the interests of the City with those of the property owners. Pechmann felt the modifications could be made and passed on to the City Council for action. Knudsen pointed out that there will never be 100% agreement on the ordinance language. Deeb requested that the matter be tabled and another workshop meeting held. Duray pointed out that two or three workshops have already been held. Knudsen indicated that there could be perpetual debate on this ordinance and felt it was time to move the matter to the Council for final action. Hall felt that the City Planner would be able to tweek the language based on the discussion this evening and present a revised draft to the Council for -11-