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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION March 8, 1990 allowable accessory building area. Johnson reported that the proposed buildings would be constructed of metal and would be used for equipment storage. Johnson reported that Fuel Economy would like to clean up their property. DeLonais stated that he was in favor of allowing Fuel Economy to construct the two additional storage buildings, and reported that Fuel Economy has always maintained their property well. The City Planner did not believe a variance was appropriate because the criteria for a hardship is not met. However, the Planner felt the request appropriate in the Industrial District, and recommended that a text amendment for a Conditional Use Permit be adopted in the business - warehousing Industrial District allowing accessory storage area up to the same square footage of the principle building. The Planner pointed out that a conditional use permit would allow the City flexibility in the approval process. There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Pedersen pointed out that it appears that the Commissioners are in favor of Fuel Economy's request, however, the mechanics of how it is to be allowed need to be worked out. Johnson stated that he disagreed with the recommendation in the Planner's report for additional parking. Johnson pointed out that Fuel Economy has 25 employees and 24 parking spaces. The majority of the time all employees are not on the premises. Johnson reported that he does have plans to expand the current parking area in the spring. The City Planner replied that he understands that the Ordinance may require more parking than Fuel Economy has a need for, however, pointed out that if there is a change -over in the type of business on the site, etc., the City needs assurance that there is adequate parking. The Planner also pointed out that Woodlyn Avenue has a narrow street right -of -way, and people parking on the street would cause problems. DeLonais pointed out that the parking situation at Fuel Economy is probably grandfathered in since the business was in existence prior to the Ordinance. Page 8