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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 18 requirement regarding the quantity of storage space, however, it would do no harm to add such a clause. Commissioner Stevenson suggested the Commission consider adding a condition that this item is to be brought to the attention of the Chief of Police, so that he could sign off with regard to the potential vandalism, and make his patrol officers aware of the area. He explained that they would want the Police Department to be well aware of situations that involve such a large area. Mr. Hasselbring stated they have not had any issues with regard to vandalism at their St. Louis Park facility. He explained that this product is 13 feet in length and 10 feet wide, and they have not experienced any problems with regard to people attempting to jump over the fence and take a piece of the product back over. Commissioner Stevenson stated he would not desire to see that after the fact, the Police Department had not been aware of this. He reiterated that with such a large fenced off area, the Police need to be made aware of it, and also sign off regarding the fact that the fence would be 8 feet in height, and that this would not be a problem. He stated he definitely wanted the Chief of Police to sign off on the project. Planning Associate Ericson indicated that without adding anything to the resolution, staff could forward the information to the Chief of Police, to make him aware of the project. He stated another option would be to add a clause on Page 2 of the resolution to indicate “NOW, Therefore, be it further resolved that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to forward notification of this resolution of approval to the Mounds View Chief of Police for his information.” He stated this would make it very clear that the intention is that the Police Department be aware of the project Chairperson Peterson stated he was not aware of any crime or vandalism problems in this area. He pointed out that there would be a locked gate, and it would not be easy to access the site. Mr. Hasselbring stated this was correct. Commissioner Miller inquired at what point in the resolution the reference to the site plan dimensions would be included. She noted the fourth ‘WHEREAS’ clause made reference to dimensional requirements. Planning Associate Ericson stated this could be added after this clause to indicate “WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the proposal, as shown on the site survey date stamped 5-08-00…” He advised that there is no limit on the amount of outdoor storage permitted, therefore, if the Planning Commission feels strongly that they should include the dimensions, they could be added, and if not, the resolution could simply reference the site plan. Commissioner Miller pointed out that the dimensions are included in other conditional use permits.