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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />APRIL 25, 2007 <br />The Planner then provided a summary of how outdoor storage is addressed <br />in the Light Industrial (I-1) District, Industrial Park (I-P) District, as well <br />as the City's commercial and residential districts. <br />Montour asked if a Conditional Use Permit was a property right that could <br />be phased out. The City Planner indicated that a CUP runs with the land <br />and stays in effect as long as the property owner complies with the <br />conditions of the CUP. Allan noted that the use must remain the same for <br />the CUP to stay in effect. The Planner replied that that was true, but noted <br />that a lot is depending on how specific the CUP is. Blesener asked how <br />long does a use have to be discontinued before a CUP will lapse. It was <br />noted that State Statute required a lapse of one year. <br />Montour noted the clause that allows the storage of recreational equipment <br />and vehicles in the commercial districts. Montour asked if this would <br />allow a business owner to store a friend's RV on the business property. <br />The Planner replied that it would. <br />Duray noted past discussion about incorporating similar outdoor storage <br />limits found in the I-P District in the I-1 District. The Planner indicated <br />that this will be part of the discussion this evening. Montour asked about <br />having the same outdoor storage regulations in both districts. The City <br />Planner indicated that at one time the I-1 District was the City's only <br />industrial district, and outdoor storage was a permitted use as well as a <br />principal use. The Zoning Ordinance was amended making outdoor <br />storage an accessory use requiring a CUP. When the I-P District was <br />added, outdoor storage was allowed as an accessory use requiring a CUP <br />subject to additional restrictions. <br />The City Planner then reviewed the issues with outdoor storage as outlined <br />in his report. These are as follows: <br />a. Visibility and unsightliness; <br />b. Screening options; <br />c. Security issues; <br />d. Height; <br />e. Access lanes/density; <br />£ Relationship to building area (rental and owner occupied); <br />g. Enforcement issues; <br />h. Indoor versus outdoor storage. <br />The City Planner indicated that the next step is to discuss what the City's <br />goals are for outdoor storage. What type of outdoor storage is acceptable, <br />and where would it be allowed? <br />Blesener felt that outdoor storage should be strictly an accessory use <br />specific to the business and require a Conditional Use Permit. Blesener <br />2 <br />