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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 5, 2003 APPROVED Community Development Director Grochala advised the City of Hugo allows contractor yards in industrial zones and in a commercial zone that is for land without city sewer and water. Outdoor storage requires a CUP in commercial and industrial zones. He distributed a handout on what other communities do relating to "Tree Care/Tree Servicing" zoning information. Councilmember Reinert excused himself from the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City has the option of saying no or adding the tree service as a conditional use within that district and to provide for that type of operation. The applicant that made the request described what he would be storing on the property and indicated he would provide screening. He advised the Council he provides tree consulting and trimming/removal of trees and shrubs. He stated he only has one employee. He did speak with the neighbors and they are agreeable to his request. He noted he has outlets for the stumps and wood chips from the trees that are removed. Planning Associate Brixius stated the City could rezone the parcel to GB and that would not be spot zoning because it abuts a GB district. The applicant could then go through the conditional use permit process. However, that would not allow for any outdoor storage. Mayor Bergeson stated he would have less of an issue changing the zoning than changing permitted uses. Planning Associate Brixius stated the City can clearly define allowable outdoor storage by a percentage of the building square footage. Community Development Director Grochala stated there is also a septic issue on the property. The septic needs to be tested to make sure the system is working properly. The request was for rezoning and a comprehensive plan amendment. The Planning and Zoning Board just requested tree services be added to the rural zone. He noted the rezone to GB will be prohibited when the new ordinance is approved due to the lack of city services. Planning Associate Brixius suggested allowing a minimal amount of outdoor storage in the GB district under contractor yards. The question is if the Council wants to rezone this small parcel to GB. If the Council gives that direction, staff will continue to work on the request. More information could be provided in the Friday update. Mr. Greg Schlank, representative for Bruggeman Homes, came forward and stated he would like to discuss the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. He gave the history • of the property in question indicating they would like to develop the land according to the comprehensive plan. An application was submitted under the GB zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Board tabled the application for additional information. He