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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2007 and astucco-like panel on the top. Therefore, it was the Planner's opinion that a building materials variance was not necessary. Knudsen asked about the lean-to feature proposed for the building. Groholski indicated that it is her understanding that this would be considered additional outdoor storage. Therefore, that portion of the building will now be fully enclosed. Knudsen asked about the location that the outdoor storage would be moved to. The City Planner indicated that if the building addition option is approved, the outdoor storage would be located on the south side of the new structure as reflected on the site plan. Duray asked if Precision Tree was comfortable with the 3,750 square feet of outdoor storage. Groholski indicated that this is the amount of outdoor storage they are currently operation with. It is not enough to meet their needs, therefore, they are proposing a building addition to get more equipment inside. Knudsen stated that he has no issue with moving the outdoor storage as long as the amount of outdoor storage is not increasing. Duray asked about the building appearance. Groholski indicated that the brick on the addition will match the existing building. The stucco-like panels that will be on the addition will match the color of the existing building. The roof line will remain the same. Duray felt that the building addition was an improvement to the entire property and felt the proposal was awin/win situation in that Precision Tree would be allowed to retain their 3,750 square feet of outdoor storage. Knudsen agreed as long as the outdoor storage is not increased. There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Knudsen recommended approval of the Variance from the Zoning Standard allowing Precision Tree's existing 3,750 square feet of outdoor storage to be relocated to the south side of the proposed new building addition in order to accommodate a 60 foot wide by 80 foot deep addition to their existing building, with construction of that addition to consist of the materials as presented, with outdoor storage area to be fenced and screened, and with the Variance based on the following findings: • The relocation of the same amount of outdoor storage as currently exists on the Precision Tree site is a superior choice since the expansion of the principal building is preferred over a separate accessory building: • The expanded principal building is necessary to create reasonable use of the property; • The location of the outdoor storage creates a hardship that justifies its relocation to accommodate the larger principal building. -3-