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• PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JUNE 12, 1996 warehouse/shop building. The office area will be constructed first and warehouse space after the sewer and water become available in the fall. Ms. Wyland further stated that at this time there are plans to realign Otter Lake Road which would reorient the front of this proposed building to the east. In a Light Industrial District, the required setback is 50 feet. The applicant is requesting a variance of 23 feet to allow a 27 -foot setback. Staff is recommending 30 feet, which will be the adopted standard in the proposed new ordinance for residential streets. A 30 -foot setback would mean a reduction of 3 feet to the office building. Additionally, Arndt construction is asking for a variance of 2+ feet on the west side to allow the building to be flush with the existing building. Arndt Construction has the option to purchase the adjacent property, and it is staffs recommendation that they exercise that option to meet the 10 foot setback requirement. Staff recommends approval of the plan subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Dunn asked if the realignment of Otter Lake Road will change the landscape plan. Ms. Wyland answered, no. Mr. Johnson if the shaded areas on the map indicate outdoor storage. • Ms. Wyland stated that the shaded areas are outdoor storage, and the applicant has all necessary permits. • Mr. Wessel noted that there has been considerable discussion about how the whole area will work with regard to ponding and trails. Arndt Construction also owns the property to the south of this site. The City has enjoyed a cooperative relationship with the company, and staff is comfortable that positive long range plans will be made for the area. Mr. Arndt stated that the company would like to get approval of the variance for the setback off Phelps Road to allow as much office space as possible. If the variance is allowed on the west side, it will be possible to extend the existing building in a straight line. He confirmed that the company has the option to purchase adjacent property if necessary. Mr. Arndt questioned condition No. 7 in the staff report. He does not want to pave the storage yard because of the heavy equipment that is put there that will just tear up any bituminous or concrete. There is a drainage swale where trees will be planted on both sides for screening, and no buildings are planned in that area. Ms. Wyland explained that the paving requirement relates to the parking area only. Mr. Dunn asked the applicant's plans for concrete storage east of the property that will face Otter Lake Road when it is realigned. 2