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• • Planning & Zoning Board October 12, 2011 Page 3 Staff confirmed that the amendment only involves the Light Industrial Zone. Board members asked for the rationale as to allowing outdoor storage as a principal use but not as an accessory use. Board members considered an accessory use to be less of an impact. Staff explained that a principal use is easier to enforce as an interim use. Board members referred to a set of pictures that were distributed by the applicant just prior to the start of the meeting. Community Development Director Grochala pointed out that the pictures appeared to be photos of existing uses along Lake Drive of which many are legal non - conforming uses that were in effect prior to the city's change in ordinance. He noted that the pictures represent specifically what the city is avoiding to create in the • industrial parks. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at Mr. Bill Griffith, Applicant's Attorney, and Mark Dietz, Applicant and President of Lakes Building Components and Owner of Jen. Iar, stated that the photos of existing outdoor storage sites were also distributed to cif ,,.., members at a recent work session. Mr. Griffith explained that the tenant is a company that manufactures trusses for home construction. He said that due to economic times, outdoor storage is needed for a transitional period of approximately five years at which time the tenant could either add on to the building or move to an alternate location. Mr. Griffith noted that the storage area is screened from the hway and from neighboring residential. He explained that the trusses are currently being stacked from a loading operation and then moved off site. He said the applicant is seeking approval from the fire marshal to move the raw materials indoors, but outside storage is necessary for the completed trusses. Mr. Griffith remarked that this request "ould allow this industrial business to flourish within regulations. He noted that the use meets noise standards. The applicant would like to know if the city woul for this use prior to submitting additional plans for an Interim Use Permit request. Staff explained the existing regulations for this type of use. Staff noted that there are properties located within the LI District that would allow for outdoor storage, but this site is unique due to its location abutting both a highway and a residential zone. Mr. Griffith noted that the noise produced is from trusses on the conveyer. He added that two types of forklifts are currently used to load the trusses, one electric and one LP outdoor forklift. The applicant added that they have been conducting this business for the past six months. The applicant stated that typically one semi -truck per week picks up the materials, however larger orders go out in one to three days. The applicant acknowledged that the intent is to have wood trusses stored outside every day. DRAFT MINUTES