12-12-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2013 had no employee injuries, and noted that there are strong cages on fork lifts which would prevent injuries if a stack toppled over. Fischer asked about access to the storage yard. Wenner reported that their business does not have a retail component, therefore, there is no public in the yard. Fischer asked about the double- stacks that Wenner discussed earlier. Wenner reported that they deal with 60 to 80 different types of lumber product, and allowing them higher stacks will ease in keeping the product separated. Wenner acknowledged that employees had been stacking product higher than the 14 feet allowed, and the City discovered the violation. Nick Wenner also noted that allowing a 20 foot stack height will help them keep storage rows shorter, which provides more visibility in the storage yard for employees. Barraclough stated that he was in favor of tabling action on the PUD Amendment pending additional information. Knudsen stated that he was not inclined to grant approval with the information before the Commission this evening. Rather than deny, Knudsen suggested that action be tabled. Knudsen again pointed out that outdoor storage is a hot button issue for the City, and indicated that he did not want to put the applicant through a great deal of expense if the outcome will be denial anyway. Knudsen stated that his preference was that outdoor storage be moved around to improve efficiencies for the business with no increase in the actual amount of outdoor storage. Wenner requested that the Commission table action on the PUD Amendment to give them the opportunity to consider their options. Knudsen stated that the Commission could table, but pointed out that there are no guarantees that even with adjustments in the proposal, the PUD Amendment would be approved. Barraclough felt that removal of the proposed outdoor storage on the west side of the property would be an improvement. Knudsen agreed, but was not sure of the impact of this change on the need for an additional hydrant and potential water flow improvements. Duray suggested that eliminating the request for 20 foot stacks would also be an improvement to the proposal. The Planner again noted in his discussions with the Fire Marshal, the Marshal indicated his comfort with the proposal provided that fire lanes are paved and the fire flow study done. Robert and Nick Wenner again requested that action be tabled so that they can consider their options and perhaps adjust their plan. The Wenner's requested that the matter be tabled to the City's February meetings. -6-