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Planning & Zoning Board November 18, 2009 Page 2 also a licensed insurance agent, and the building has an 800 sq. foot office with a basement. He would run a data storage company to store data for websites, but the city did not have issues with the part of his business. He stated that the recycling business would be open to the public, and he would be able to accept many items free of charge. He has state, county and federal government permit approval for recycling as well as a hazardous waste generator license and freon license. He accepts appliance deliveries about two to three times per week from a 20 -yard roll -off. He currently runs his recycling business in Columbus. He is aware that additional work would need to be done to the existing building. He is interested in moving into the site as soon as possible. He would like to get city approval and purchase the building befor G@ draft Comp Plan is adopted and goes into effect. He knows that the sprinkler s m is sufficient, and he would speak to the fire department about the possibility • ;everting to a dry pressure system. Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner, explained that cation of th 'Ming crosses the property line of the adjoining lot. Mr. Freimut `would\ need to comb' ithe lots, or remove the back portion of the building th • sses the of line. He stated the parking area should also be combined. Mr. Freimuth responded that he is interested in purchasing both lots. The Board asked what would be n for a recycling company to be allowed. Mr. Bengtson stated that the interpre „'on b ' e oiling ordinance is that this use qualifies as a junk yard. An applicant eques ge, and the city would then have to consider all possible effects. Mr. Freimuth would like to occupy and fix improvements if he is financially able. He considerable screening. `\ ,, xisting building and make future ware that the site would require Jeff Smyser, City Planner, reminded the board that the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel considered this site a gateway area to the city. Therefore, they guided the site for commercial use in order to facilitate higher value development there that could finance extending city utilities to the site Chair Tralle oomme =d that this piece of property has been vacant for some time, and felt that Mr.yu. could work with the city to improve and use the site. Otherwise, it may remain un fted for a long time. He pointed out the importance of a positive business owner interested in an unused site. Staff explained that an application would have to be submitted to the city, along with appropriate fees and an escrow deposit. Review could potentially take up to six months before the site could be used. Mr. Freimuth stated that he was looking for direction from the board before making a financial investment. DRAFT MINUTES • •