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B. Escrow Reduction Fields of St. Croix 2nd Addition M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to approve the site grading be reduced to $40,000 for two weeks, remainder amounts stay the same, plus 125% security deposit. (Motion passed 5-0.) 8. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Zoning Map Text Amendment, CUP, Low Impact Ag Use E&E LLC Planner Dillerud reported the Planning Commission adopted several recommendations relating to this Conditional Use Permit Application to locate a contractor's office/shop/equipment storage facility in the AG zone. E&E, LLC proposed utilization of 2.76 acres of a 70 acre for 12,000 sq.ft. shop/office structure and related open storage of earth moving equipment. The applicant proposed rezoning the site from the RR to AG, and, zoning ordinance text amendments to the Low Impact AG CUP ordinance regarding setback of open storage and the definition of allowable Low Impact Ag uses. The open storage setback would be modified from 200 feet to 50 feet along the 1-94 frontage road (only); and the 26,000 pound weight maximum for off road equipment (only) wold be eliminated. Planner Dillerud indicated the screening, that is acceptable to the City, is just for the outside storage and not for the building. He has told the applicant not to worry about the building because that will be discussed at site plan review. Council member DeLapp stated 45,000 cars drive by and see what nobody wants in our own front yard. This is totally customized to apply for one person in the city. Do we have a problem with our existing ordinance? M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp - to adopt Ordinance 9771 amending section 300.07 subd 4A.6.e. of the City Code to permit setbacks of 50 feet for open storage adjacent to the I-94 frontage road. Discussion followed: Council member DeLapp wanted more screening, The ordinance we have is good because we have worked long and hard on this ordinance. What is proposed does not benefit our city. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2001 5