09-26-07 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 Blesener pointed out that an IUP would be specific to the business, and would have to be issued to each new business with outdoor storage needs. The Planner noted A.6. which requires outdoor storage to be stored in an orderly fashion with vehicular access to all materials and equipment. He noted that A.7. required that outdoor storage not exceed ten feet in height. The Planner suggested that this height be reduced to eight feet, which would be the height of a screening fence, except for construction equipment, trailers, and vehicles. A.1 I. was reviewed and it was noted that the provision for paving with other material as approved by the City is to accommodate businesses with track equipment. The City Administrator also noted that Class V has been allowed for paving outdoor storage areas in Ryan Industrial Park given the soil conditions in the park. Item A.13. was reviewed and the Planner noted that there are two levels for allowed outdoor storage. One is the IUP which would run with the property, and the other is an Outdoor Storage License which would run with the user. As a result, property owners would be able to obtain an IUP for outdoor storage on their property and each individual tenant would then need an Outdoor Storage License in order to utilize the outdoor storage area. The Planner then reviewed the Building Requirments section, specifically building materials allowed. Blesener asked if the issue of building materials should be revisited given the soil tests that were recently done on the Valor property. Allan noted that it is now possible to attach EIFS to a metal building. Stanke noted the upgrades that Dave Rustad made to his building on Park Street, completely recovering the building with a stucco product. The Code Enforcement Officer raised the issue of allowing minor auto repair in the I-1 District. The City Planner noted that major auto repair is allowed as a Conditional Use. Minor auto repair has not been allowed given the retail component that typically goes along with minor auto repair. The Council was agreeable to adding minor auto repair. Stanke submitted to the Council a letter dated September 24, 2007 in which he requested that the moratorium on outdoor storage be extended to give him time to discuss the issue with other owners in Ryan Industrial Park to obtain their input. Stanke also asked that the City review the PUD Zoning on the first two properties along Ryan Drive and consider a rezoning of these properties to I-1. Stanke suggested that another workshop of the Council be held in approximately 60 days to meet with the Ryan Industrial Park property owners on this issue.