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Council Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA RESOLUTION NO. 11 -109 DENYING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADD ACCESSORY OUTDOOR STORAGE AS AN INTERIM USE IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City has received an application for a Zoning Amendment to add Accessory Outdoor Storage as an Interim Use in the Light Industrial zoning district; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Subdivision 1 of the zoning ordinance allows for such an application, and WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following five FINDINGS, pursuant to Section 2, Subdivision 1 of the zoning ordinance: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment would be inconsistent with Goal 2 and its associated policies from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Goal 2: Ensure that zoning and subdivision ordinances and official maps are consistent with the intent and specific direction provided within the Comprehensive Plan. Policies: 1. Ensure developers meet the standards specified within the land -use plan and official controls, including zoning and subdivision ordinances and official maps. 2. Coordinate the plans for housing with plans for light industrial and commercial businesses to balance land uses, serve the quality of life needs of the residential areas, foster a positive business climate for light industrial and commercial business, and expand and balance the community's tax base. 3. Ensure compatibility of adjacent land uses. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future and uses of the area. The very reason why the CUP for outdoor storage excludes properties like 7301 Apollo Court is to maintain compatibility with the present and future land uses of the area. An outdoor industrial use has been