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Planning & Zoning Board January 10, 2001 Page 14 . Staff stated they had been unable to reach Mr. Emly and requested this matter be continued to February 13, 2001. • Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to continue this Marvin Emly, 590 62nd Street, Variance to February 13, 2001, and was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 6 -0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Mini Storage, Al Robinson Staff advised the City's Zoning Ordinance did not currently allow mini storage in any zoning district. The LI and GI Districts allowed "warehousing, storage and distribution facilities... ", which had not been interpreted to mean mini storage. Staff stated Al Robinson was present to discuss the possibility of allowing mini storage on his property north of Main Street. Al Robinson, 8299 4th Avenue, stated he would like to build a mini storage to his existing business. He was wondering why there was no Ordinance that addressed this. Chair Schaps replied for some reason or another, this was overlooked or eliminated. He said the City was surrounded by mini storage facilities. Mr. Robinson stated he had spoken to the Mayor regarding this, and the Mayor indicated he was not against this type of business if it was done correctly. Mr. Robinson asked what his business was zoned as. Mr. Smyser stated it was zoned rural. Mr. Robinson asked why he was paying different taxes on his shop, he believes it's zoned commercial. Mr. Smyser stated he did not have the zoning map with him but it is zoned rural. He said he can not answer the taxation question which is determined by the County. Mr. Robinson stated he thought the zoning might be general business. Chair Schaps stated they would have to have a policy decision and come up with a proposal. Mr. Smyser stated they would need to advertise the public hearing and allow for two Council meetings, and then the Council would need approve it. After the Council approved it, it would get published and then a 30 -day waiting period would go into effect. Mr. Smyser stated along Main Street it was all zoned rural. Mr. Robinson disagreed and stated there was a small section zoned differently. He stated his zoning changed and his taxes quadrupled the first year.