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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2014 paving of the outdoor storage area. Anderson indicated that landscaping along the fence would not survive given the limited area to landscape and due to snowplowing/storage issues. Anderson indicated that they need the outdoor storage to maintain the business without having to move to another property. Without the outdoor storage, they would have to either move or build a storage building. Fischer noted that as part of the prior PUD, the indication was that Poolside would either construct another building or move to another location once the PUD expired, and there would be no need to renew that. PUD Permit. The PUD Permit lapsed a year ago without either of these things happening. Fischer asked if there were any plans for another building or for a relocation of the business. Anderson replied that there was not. He indicated that it is his hope that this would change within the next couple of years. Anderson noted that given the nature of the business it is difficult to maintain an increased overhead expense during the winter months. Fischer acknowledged the seasonal nature of the business, but indicated that the property and lawn must be maintained and kept orderly regardless. Anderson indicated that they have hired someone to mow the grass so that they do not get behind in the future. Maleitzke asked what would happen if the City did not issue a new PUD Permit. The City Planner indicated that the matter would become a code enforcement issue and the outdoor storage would need to be eliminated. Duray asked the length of time that Anderson would like for a new PUD Permit. Anderson felt that two years would be adequate and that during that time he would either look for a new building or change the business model to eliminate the outdoor storage. Anderson stated that Poolside does not like being out of compliance, but stated that they have not been able to house everything indoors. Duray asked how far the fence along Jackson Street is from the property line. Anderson estimated three feet. Duray noted that the fence appeared to be in good shape and provided screening for a good length along Jackson. There was a portion of the fence that was chain link, however. Duray indicated that the property looks neat and tidy from County Road C. Duray pointed out that the past winter was hard on businesses, and suggested that this might be the reason some things did not get handled the past year. Anderson noted that the past two springs were cold; therefore, as soon as the weather improved, customers wanted things done right away. Anderson reported that he now has the property almost completely cleaned up and stuff moved into the storage area. -6- 11