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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 Knudsen pointed out McCumber's report of children climbing into the storage area, and indicated that children will do those kinds of things. Knudsen stated that he was concerned about safety. Mrs. McCumber felt it better to have kids scratched on the barbed wire than seriously hurt on the large equipment that is stored in the storage area. McCumber reported that the barbed wire has kept the children out, and pointed out that two of his adjoining neighbors do not have a problem with the barbed wire. Bob Jackson indicated that aesthetics were his primary concern. McCumber again pointed out that he called the City and was told that the barbed wire was permitted. McCumber indicated that other cities permit barbed wire adjacent to residential property. McCumber asked if the City was going to take the liability for anyone getting hurt on his equipment after climbing into the storage area. McCumber felt he had a right to protect his property. McCumber pointed out that he is in the construction business and knows to check with City Hall before doing any kind of project. Knudsen agreed there was no excuse for McCumber being given bad information. Garske asked if the City Planner was saying that the Commission could not grant the CUP in this instance. The City Planner replied that to grant the CUP, the Planning Commission would have to find that barbed wire is not incompatible with both present and future land uses in the area. DeLonais suggested that perhaps the City's ordinance should be updated and put in line with other cities. Keis agreed that this could be done, but felt the Commission should decide whether or not it wants barbed wire adjacent to residential areas. Garske felt that the owners of industrial property have a right to fence their storage yards. 7 Page 10