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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 24, 2013 WORK WITH CITY STAFF TO VERIFY THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE ROOM ON THE PROPERTY TO JUSTIFY AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN OFF -SITE TENANT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. VARIANCE & Blesener opened the Public Hearing to consider application for a Variance CUP — from the minimum lot width standards in the 1 -1 District and Amendment 180 RYAN to Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage for 180 Ryan Drive DRIVE — requested by Roger Lillemoen. It was noted that the City Planner and the LILLEMOEN Planning Commission recommended approval subject to compliance with City Code requirements. The City Planner reported that Mr. Lillemoen has requested a Variance to redefine the front yard of his property at 180 Ryan Drive to the Spruce Street frontage in order to accommodate outdoor storage in a side yard. The Planner noted that the Code says that outdoor storage is not allowed beyond the building line regardless of whether the frontage is considered the front or a side yard. Therefore, the Variance that is being considered is to allow outdoor storage in a side yard abutting a public street. The Planner noted that the storage area in question is in the northeast corner of the property and is approximated 43 feet from the paved surface of Ryan Drive. The Planner noted that when considering a Variance request, the City must find that the proposed use is reasonable and there are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance requirements. These 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 pointed out that this parcel is subject to significant setback restrictions due to the long frontage from both Ryan Drive and Spruce Street, and the rear yard opposite Ryan Drive is restricted given the shallowness of the lot. The Planner also pointed out that there are other corner lots in Ryan Industrial Park that have outdoor storage encroach toward the street. The Planner indicated that the amount of outdoor storage being requested is far below the 60% threshold allowed for by Code and is about 25% of the lot overall. Blesener noted the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting relative to the temporary structure on this property. The City Planner indicated that this tarp structure does not comply with the Code, and also noted that outdoor storage cannot exceed the height of the screening fence. 5