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Plaiuung Commission Minutes Pale 5 April 13, 2010 --------------------------- property, and that someone drove a tractor in this area, digging up what vegetation was there. He stated that if he would tryto fill the wash, it would cause more damage than good. They did not feel that the erosion problem has gotten anyworse. Condition # 6 -Timeline. The applicants asked that condition # 6 be elunhzated, as they do not wish to be forced to complete a building in five years. He compared his request to the request by Dennis Sharp for outdoor storage. Ryan Kostreba stated there was a specific Councilmember who had an issue with the road, and that is whythe five-year timeline was placed on their CUP. Russell Kostreba stated that some cities prohibit outdoor storage of boats, RV's and recreational vehicles, and they need a place to store these types of vehicles. There being no one else to speak to this issue, Chair Westberg closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson asked if Mr. Barnhart recalled the Council's decision on the five year limit on outdoor storage. Mr. Barnhart stated his recollection was the Council set the five year limitation so that when the final building was constructed, there physically would be no more room for outdoor storage on the site. Commissioner Johnson stated that he is also aware that other communities have restrictive covenants prohibiting outdoor storage of RV's and boats in residential neighborhoods. He felt there needs to be a place for people to store them. Mr. Barnhart stated that Elk River does not prohibit storage of boats and RV's. He stated that the goal is to not to have the business stop in five years, but to have covered storage for these types of vehicles. Mr. Barnhart stated that the erosion needs to be addressed now, as the problem will not just go away. Commissioner Ives asked who owns the property where the erosion is a problem. Mr. Barnhart explained that pond serves a number of lots. The storm water from the Kostreba site is contributing to the erosion. Commissioner Ives asked if fixing the erosion on this parcel will solve the problem. Mr. Barnhart stated that is the opinion of the city engineer. Commissioner Ives asked if the conditions of a CUP are somewhat loose. Mr. Barnhart stated that the property owner is given time to complete the conditions, but they are expected to followthrough. Commissioner Ives asked what happens in five years if they do not build. Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicant must ask for an amendment to their CUP. He stated that the goal is to have all storage indoors. Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant can come back and ask for additional time. Mr. Barnhart stated the applicant is not prohibited from coming back and asking for any of the conditions to be amended. Commissioner Scott stated that stated that he is a customer of Midwest Mini Storage. He stated that he did not see how trees would ever grow on the site without significant investment in soils and imgation. He stated that if screening is the purpose, something other than trees should be used to achieve that. He stated that the erosion issues need to be addressed. Mr. Barnhart stated that the goal of landscaping ordinance applies to all businesses, which is to add more landscaping to the community. He felt there is an opportunityfor staff to work with the applicant on a landscaping plan, choosing specres that work in a sand environment.