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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2000 and outdoor storage an interim use in the LI Zoning District, when the storage is a principle use. This action was taken to facilitate the exterior storage for Molin Concrete as an interim use. Staff indicated they believe it should remain in the ordinance as a conditional use when it is accessory to the principle use. The City's Economic Development Advisory Board has concurred with the staff recommendation and the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on January 12, 2000, to review the amendment. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended some additional conditions which have been added to the Ordinance and moved approval of the text amendment on 7/0. Council Member Dahl asked about the difference between the ordinance written in July, 1997, and this ordinance. Staff advised the 1997 ordinance did not include the provision E through J from above. The special provisions for all accessory storage have been enhanced. Staff advised the deletion of accessory storage with a conditional use permit was an over site and not intentional. Council Member Carlson expressed concern about the speed of m the City process, the request for conditional use rather than int Industrial parks, and the lack of regulation regarding what c nance through ct on other Light Mr. Tom Inman, representative for H & L Mesabi ..° o and stated the storage ratio is guided by the size of equipment being stored. Th site used for storage is in Hibbing. The previous location in Blaine could not rage. He continued stating H & L Mesabi worked very closely with stafocation for the project. Staff was very specific about the location. He no uner the impression that a conditional use permit would apply. Staff advised this issu clarify the uses and en principle use versus ac an this project. The provisions in the new ordinance would to restrict uses. Staff clarified the definition regarding The City Attorney noted staff worked on fitting the project into an interim use. However, storage is not the company's principle use. He advised he feels comfortable with the City passing the new ordinance. Council Member Dahl suggested the item be tabled and discussed at the next work session. Staff advised the land transaction cannot be completed until all City approvals are received. The timeline for the purchase agreement is March 15, 2000. Staff added they believe the City is getting a better ordinance with the amendment. Council Member Carlson asked about the other Light Industrial parks within the City. She stated the City should put an ordinance before the business. She referred to the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting regarding changing the ratio of storage. 12