07-25-07 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 25, 2007 concerned with the security of screened storage areas. This requirement is an attempt to address their concerns. Barraclough suggested that points 2 and 12 be combined. Allan suggested that allowable outdoor storage area be tied to building size. She again noted that this would encourage larger buildings in the park. The City Planner noted that the I-P District ties outdoor storage to building size for this very reason. The Planner again noted the option to tie outdoor storage to lot size. Allan asked the Planner what his recommendation would be. The City Planner suggested that outdoor storage be tied to building size, allowing the equivalent in building size in outdoor storage. The Planner noted that most of the businesses in 12yan Industrial Park will have a long way to go to meet this requirement. He also noted that this is four times the amount of outdoor storage allowed in the I-P District. Keis indicated that the property owners will argue that the City is not allowing them to use their property. Keis pointed out that with larger buildings there is more hard surface on a property and less run-off area. Keis felt it was a reasonableness factor. The City Planner noted that the lots in Ryan are generally small. After accounting for the building, parking and circulation areas, 40% coverage is common and 50% cover is intense. The Planner indicated that those figures are before you consider outdoor storage areas. Barraclough pointed out that under this new ordinance, the property owner will have to obtain an IUP that is tied to an outdoor storage license. Their other options are to comply with the approved CUP for the property or expand their buildings and store indoors. This situation still allows the property owners to make a living. Barraclough stated that he liked the IUP and license, but felt the City had to be reasonable with the amount of outdoor storage it will allow. Blesener indicated that outdoor storage has to be brought under control and cannot cover an entire property. Montour noted that most of the businesses in Ryan Industrial Park do not meet the true definition of an industrial use. The Planner agreed, pointing out that there are not a lot of manufacturers in the park. Montour stated that the Park has an abundance of varying types of small businesses. The Planner pointed out that this is because the lots are so small. Barraclough suggested that redevelopment of Ryan may occur sooner as businesses want to be located in the Metro area.