09-26-07 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 more than 10% of the rear yard of a property. Anything above that amount as well as trailers would have to be part of an Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage. Stanke noted that some properties do not have rear yards. The City Planner indicated that in those cases a Variance could be processed with the hardship being the unique configuration of the property. The Planner noted that consideration would likely be given to allowing this parking behind the front line of the building in the side yard. Stanke raised the issue of a landscaper who has equipment on trailers. These trailers are typically gone all day during summer months, but store in the yard dm•ing winter months. The Planner noted that the City would not be saying that trailers cannot be outdoor storage items, they will just have to part of the Interim Use Permit. The Planner noted that at times it is difficult to distinguish from a trailer being used and one that has junk stored on it. Under the Interim Use Permit, the City would be able to make this distinction as well as enforce the IUP. The Planner then reviewed the proposed changes under the Conditional Use section of the I-1 District. He noted that under Paragraph C, City staff is recommending that the City Code coincide with State Statute and require indoor display space for at least five vehicles. There was also discussion on whether or not the State requires office space in conjunction with this type of license. It was the consensus of the Council that a general statement about meeting State Statute requirements should be added. The Planner noted addition of the language in D.3. requiring that vehicles being displayed be licensed and in operable condition. D.4. limits the number of vehicles that can be displayed outdoors for sale to a maximum often. It was suggested that C. include a general statement that vehicles stored indoors will be stored in such a way as to comply with applicable fire codes. The Planner then reviewed the language proposed for E. 1. through 5. under Conditional Uses. The Planner noted that E.3. states that there shall be no open outdoor storage of parts for Major Auto Repair uses. The Planner then reviewed the new section addressing Interim Uses, specifically A.S. which requires that storage of material or equipment must be capable of moving under its own power, is stored on a trailer, is stored within weather-proof containers, or other storage arrangements as