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• COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 22, 2002 Since the zoning ordinance requirements for outdoor storage is clear regarding possible locations of outdoor storage, staff decided to process the CUP application as submitted. City Planner Smyser presented the staff analysis of the application noting that full site and building plans are required for CUP applications. Staff received only sparse information in the submittal. Staff received grading, utility, and landscaping plans on April 3. This did not allow for a complete site plan review for the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The applicant has not, in fact, applied for a site plan review. However, as a courtesy to the applicant, staff has reviewed the CUP without the site and building plans. It is staff's understanding that the applicant wanted to find out if the outdoor storage was possible before committing to designing the building, grading, utilities, and other elements. Since the proposal clearly does not comply with outdoor storage requirements, staff is comfortable making a recommendation on the storage CUP alone. City Planner Smyser noted the analysis does not include a site and building plan review or recommendation. Any such application must include complete submittal information and be reviewed according to the City's deadline and meeting schedule. City Planner Smyser advised staff is recommending Council deny the CUP application because it does not comply with City requirements, as explained in the staff report. Councilmember Carlson referred to a map of the area and asked if there has been a request for rezoning. City Planner Smyser advised staff has not received a formal request from the landowner to change the zoning. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02 — 34, as presented. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Mr. Greg Hayes, representative for the applicant, came forward and stated Mr. Biese thought he was taking the prudent approach by speaking to his neighbors and providing adequate screening. He stated he does however, understand City Planner Smyser's position. He asked the Council if they are interested in having a class A new business in Lino Lakes. Mayor Bergeson stated the City is always interested in new business but the City has regulations it has to follow. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if there are other locations within the City for this type of use. City Planner Smyser stated there are other areas in the City zoned light industrial but it is unclear if the configuration of the building would work in those areas. Councilmember Carlson stated this issue is difficult to comment on. She indicated she would support the denial because of the school and homes that are in the area and City ordinances. She stated the request would call for a variance also. 7