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• PLANNING & ZONING MEETING 5 MAY 12, 1993 i • Ordinance requires landscaping where a commercial zoning district adjoins a residential area. Also, complaints were received from adjoining property owners when the Mastel Rezoning was considered. Mr. Robinson confirmed that the drought of 1986 -87 probably killed the trees originally planted. He added that seedlings require a lot of work and the 6' trees would be more likely to survive. Kathy Nordine suggested that a bond or Letter of Credit could be posted to insure completion of a landscaping plan. Mr. Schones asked what would be agreeable to Molin. Several suggestions were offered including phasing the landscaping, and /or providing a plan for city approval with financial guarantees. Mr. Robinson suggested that some type of mixture of evergreen trees, deciduous trees and bushes (such as lilac) be provided to provide an aesthetically pleasing view of the site from 4th Avenue. It was also suggested that some assurance be provided that the landscaping will be well cared for. MOTION: Kathy Nordine moved and was supported by Ed Schones to approve the conditional use permit with the condition that the applicant work with City Staff to develop a landscaping plan with phasing and financial guarantees, and the other conditions outlined in the staff report. All voted aye. Motion carried. C. 93 -4 -CUP, Correctional Facility, 7545 4th Ave, Pole Barn, Public Hearing Mary Kay Wyland reviewed the staff report and indicated that this request is to construct a 40 x 60 pole barn for storage purposes. The Zoning Code prohibits the construct of pole barn structures unless storage is limited to lumber, boats and building supplies and buses. The applicant should be required to construct a wood frame structure rather than a pole barn unless storage is limited to the items mentioned. Mr. Westoff was present representing the correctional facility and stated that he would be storing lumber, floor tiles, lawn mowers etc. in the building. The structure will be located 1,000 feet from any property line and will not be visible due to extensive screening. This particular building will cost approximately $12,000 and if a wood frame structure is required it could cost three to four times that. On a limited budget, this type of structure would not be feasible. Mr. Westoff added that the correctional facility has two other metal type structures on the property Kathy Nordine asked why the code was so specific yet limiting regarding what could be stored in a pole barn. Mr. Brixius stated that the wording would provide for lumber yards and boat sales. Darrell Schneider added that one of the purposes