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Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> 2 <br />amended in 2007 to make changes to be current the business operations, uses on the site, and <br />exterior storage. <br /> <br />The applicant has a purchase agreement for the property and the proposed use is a location for <br />exterior storage of items related to Dart Portable Storage. The business offers portable storage <br />containers for delivery to a homeowner’s residence, where the unit can be used for storage for a <br />move, remodel, or project at home. The containers can also be delivered to construction sites or <br />retail stores looking for extra space during renovations or holiday seasons. The items stored on <br />the site will be empty and no personal storage shall be on site. The property will be used for <br />outdoor storage of the following items: <br /> <br />• Semi-trucks (tractor only) 5 to 6 <br />• Storage semi-trailers (trailers only) 50-125 <br />• Storage container pods 50-125 <br />• Office container pods 20-50 <br />• Pod delivery trailers 5-6 <br />• Equipment related to the business <br /> <br />The applicant is proposing to use the property for exterior storage similar to the use conducted <br />there today. The storage items will be transported to and from the site by semi-trucks. A <br />conditions in the permit limit the average vehicle trips to 15. This property will not be the <br />primary location for business operations. The principle business location is in Eagan, and another <br />secondary location in St. Paul. The site shall not be used for as a motor freight terminal or <br />distribution center. <br /> <br />Since the existing CUP allowed for exterior storage to not be on a paved surface, the applicant <br />will be allowed to do the same. If there was a new CUP or the use of the property changed <br />significantly, the exterior storage would be required to be on a paved surface. <br /> <br />The applicant will use the office and buildings on site and there will be 2 employees on site <br />initially. <br /> <br />3. CONTEXT: <br /> <br />A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning <br /> <br />The property to the north is zoned Restricted Industrial (I-1) and consists of a variety of uses <br />including exterior storage. The property to the east across Highway 61 is zoned General Business <br />(C-2) and is characterized by vacant land and a landscaping business. The property to the south is <br />zoned Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) and has been occupied with a development <br />called Creekview Preserve. The property to the west is zoned Restricted Industrial (I-1) and is <br />occupied by a land clearing company. <br /> <br /> <br />