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Outside Storage The proposed warehouse distribution center is a permitted use in the LI district. As part of this request, the distribution center is showing outside storage of trailers. The trailers would park at the loading docks and the plans also show longer term parking/storage areas for trailers on site. Open and outdoor storage (not outdoor sales lots) are allowed only if they meet the following standards: 1. The designated storage area shall comply with all building setback requirements for the district. Outside storage is prohibited between the principal structure and any public right-of-way. The site complies. 2. The storage area is landscaped and screened from view of adjacent uses and public rights -of -way via a fence and greenbelt planting strip, in accordance with §1007.043 (17)()9 of this Ordinance. The plans show a security fence but no details are provided. It is unclear whether or not the fence will provide any screening. The applicant shall provide more detailed information. The proposed landscaping does not appear to meet these requirements. The applicant should evaluate the species and ensure that full screening of the outside storage areas are provided. Cross sections should be provided to show compliance. 3. The entire storage area is fenced and secured in an appropriate manner. The plans show a security fence but no details are provided. It is unclear whether or not the fence will provide the required security. 4. The storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced, unless an alternative wear - resistant material is determined by the City Engineer to be suitable to control dust and drainage and is specifically approved by the City Council. The storage area on the south side of the building and the future storage area on the north appear to be planned as bituminous pavement with curb and gutter. Detailed information must be provided for review. 5. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for conformity to this Ordinance and is not located in the front yard. The storage area does not take up parking or loading space. 6. The property shall not abut I-35W or I-35E. The property does abut I-35E and the PUD is requested to allow flexibility from this requirement. 5