07-11-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 11, 2013 Schwalbach recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage and an Interim Use Permit allowing outdoor storage for an off -site tenant, requested by John Krebsbach for property located at 3177 Spruce Street, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated July 5, 2013, and subject to submittal of an appropriate site plan prior to the July 24th Council meeting. Motion seconded by Barraclough. Motion carried 5 — 0. VARIANCE Mark Lillemoen, representing Roger Lillemoen at 180 Ryan Drive, & CUP — appeared before the Commission requesting a Variance from the minimum 180 RYAN lot width standards in the I -1 District and an Amendment to Conditional DRIVE — Use Permit for outdoor storage. LILLEMOEN The City Planner informed the Commission that he is amending the recommendation in his report to support the Variance request. The Planner indicated that in discussing this application with City staff, he had focused on the designation of front yard for this property, and did not focus on the location of outdoor storage that the applicant was requesting. Then in preparing the report and reviewing Code requirements, it was noted that the Code does not allow outdoor storage in any yard between the building line and a public street. The Planner also reported that on additional review, there are corner lots in Ryan Industrial Park which have outdoor storage in similar locations as what the applicant is requesting. The Planner noted that in considering a Variance the City must find that the proposed use is reasonable and there are practical difficulties in complying with ordinance requirements. These practical difficulties must be unique to the property, not caused by the applicant, non - economic in nature, consistent with the intent of zoning regulations, and not in conflict with the neighborhood. The Planner indicated that given the location of this property on the a curve, the lot's unique shape, and the shallowness of the rear yard of the property, his position is that the standards for a Variance are met. He also noted that the request is similar to the way some other corner lots in Ryan Industrial Park are being used. Mark Lillemoen described the site plan for the Commission showing the outdoor storage area at the northeast corner of the building. He pointed out that one of the building tenants has a tent -type temporary structure in this storage area that he utilizes to store his truck in when the truck is loaded with salt for de -icing pavement. Lillemoen asked if this structure could remain on the property. Duray asked if the structure would remain year - round. Lillemoen thought that it would. He noted that, if necessary, -4-