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WS –Item#1 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No.1 Date: September 3, 2013 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Re: 7309 Lake DriveCode Enforcement –Exterior Storage Background The City Council discussed this issue at the May5, 2013, June 3, 2013and August 5, 2013work sessions.At May meeting council requested that the property owner evaluate the business plan for the site and determine if any changes could be made to bring the site into compliance with the zoning code. As discussed at the June meeting staff received a letter from Mobile Mini, Inc., dated May 29, 2013. Mobile Miniis the lessee of the site. The letter did not include any proposed change to the site operations but rather contended that they should be allowed to remain as a legal nonconforming use. Staff reviewed the letter and their stated position with the City Attorney. A response letter was sent on July 16, 2013 from Joe Langel, City Attorney reiterating that the use of the property for outside storage is not grandfathered in. The letter provided 14 days to provide us with information on how they intend to modify the use to bring it into compliance with the zoning ordinance. At the August 5 work session the reiterated lack of interest in amendingthe zoning ordinance and directed staff to continue code enforcement activities. On August 6, 2013 staff met with the property owner, a representative from Mobile Mini, and representatives from Lorenz Bus Service, a prospective buyer of the property. Noresolution to the issue was reached at the meeting. Mobile Mini indicated they would review their situation and possibly request and extension of time to allow for further review of options. The property owner has since requested an opportunity to speakto the council directly regarding this matter. Staff has not received any additionalinformation from the lessee or the property owner. Requested Council Direction Staff is requesting City Council direction on the code enforcement issue.