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Planning & Zoning Board July 8, 2020 Page 3 Chair Tralle liked the idea of the coniferous trees as a screen. Ms. Peacock suggested arborvitaes be planted since they are more resilient than other conifers. Chair Tralle explained the applicants will receive a list of trees from the City which they will pick from. Ms. Peacock asked why the applicant did not understand that the conditional use permit did not allow them to store equipment outside. Chair Tralle said he, too, assumed the applicant would be allowed to store equipment outside. Ms. Peacock questioned whether the applicant needs a lot of outdoor storage. Chair Tralle assured Ms. Peacock the applicant does need a lot of outdoor storage. Mr. Reinert inquired if the building is sold to a new owner and they have nothing to display, at what point would the display become a storage area. Ms. Larsen clarified they would not be allowed to place anything there unless they were displaying equipment for rent. Mr. Reinert asked if that would be a part of staff s consideration in the conditional use permit that is issued. Ms. Larsen stated yes, it would be taken into consideration by City staff. Chair Tralle said that is why we should reevaluate the conditional use permit when a building is sold. Applicants Comments Chair Tralle asked the applicant, Scott Carlson, if he liked the idea of the evergreens as a screen. Mr. Carlson stated he likes greenery and he thought the evergreens would provide good shielding. He clarified why he misunderstood the conditional use permit stating he was under the assumption that 25% or 1,900 sq. ft. of storage space was permitted in addition to the display area. He also informed the board All Seasons Rental is no longer a Penske truck rental agent since the trucks took up a lot of their display area and he noted the Kelly St. neighborhood would rather not see the trucks there. He further stated unless All Seasons Rental obtains a new piece of equipment they would like to display, the display area would not be utilized often and all the remaining equipment will be behind the building or behind the screen. DRAFT MINUTES