04-10-08 Planning Comm. Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2008 regulations, the City should be looking at each property on a case-by-case basis. Karen Holm indicated their willingness to construct a higher fence as well as landscaping to screen their outdoor storage areas. Holm indicated that they have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars improving the appearance of their buildings and property. Dave Holm reported that he leases outdoor storage area from a neighboring property, Pro-Air. He pointed out that Pro-Air does not need outdoor storage and has a large piece of property. Pro-Air pays property taxes to the City, and Holm felt that the business should have the opportunity to lease excess land to generate revenue. He again noted that the area is out-of--site. Knudsen asked about the storage that Holm's has in front of his building. Holm reported that the storage extends about 25 feet beyond the front of his building. Holm stated that he did not want to lose this storage space. Duray asked if Holm had a CUP for outdoor storage. Holm replied that he did not. Karen Holm reported that they have been in their building since 1994 and the City has never indicated the need for a CUP. Lee Rossow reported that he owns four properties in Ryan Industrial Park. He has CUP's on three of these properties, but not on 3164 Ryan Lane. Rossow indicated that 3164 Ryan Lane has been virtually vacant. While he has rented the building on a couple of occasions, the rest of the property has not seen much use. Rossow reported that he has the opportunity to lease the south part of this property to Quality Restoration for outdoor storage. Quality has storage needs beyond what they can accommodate on their own property, and would like to lease a portion of 3164 Ryan Lane for storage of equipment and parts. Rossow requested that property owners be able to lease outdoor storage to other Little Canada businesses. Rossow reported on his history of regulating the use of his property and responding to any issues that might arise. Deeb commented that the City is always talking about the complaints it receives about the outdoor storage. Deeb did not feel any of the property owners in the I-1 District would complain about his/her neighbors. Deeb felt that there should be some give and take on the outdoor storage issue. Again, he asked who is complaining. Stanke noted that the two properties adjacent to him are zoned PUD and, in his opinion, are not a part of Ryan Indusri•ial Park. Stanke indicated that they property owners have informed him that they do not need to do anything to upgrade their properties. -8-