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• Interim Use Permit 2209 Phelps Road page 11 f. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. The site on the north side of Phelps Road has no wildlife, wetlands, habitat, surface waters, or other ecologically sensitive features. The site is not within an area of high archaeological potential where cultural resources might be found. Finding 3. Section 8, Subd. 1.K. of the zoning ordinance includes one interim use in the Light Industrial zoning district: open and outdoor storage as a principal use. The proposed interim use permit complies with these specific standards as follows: Open and outdoor storage as a principal use provided that: a. A minimum setback of seventy -five (75) feet is provided along abutting residentially zoned properties. • There are no residential zones or properties abutting the site. b. The setback shall include a buffer yard not less than twenty (20) feet in width provided along residentially zoned properties in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.Q of this Ordinance. • There are no residential zones or properties abutting the site. c. All storage is screened from view of neighboring uses and public rights -of -way via a fence or green belt planting strip or combination thereof in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.Q of this Ordinance. • Screening exists along Otter Lake Road in the form of a berm three to four feet high and some tree plantings. d. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for conformity to this Ordinance. • The proposed storage area will not take up required parking or loading space. e. All lighting be in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.F of this Ordinance. • No additional lighting is proposed f. The storage area is fenced and secured in an appropriate manner. • The site currently is fenced. g. The storage area is surfaced in a wear- resistant material determined by the City Engineer to be suitable to control dust and drainage. • The City Engineer's recommendations on the surface and drainage control will be • conditions of the interim use permit.