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Ultimately recommending approval 4-1 (Westberg voted no,Johnson was absent),the Commissioners <br /> discussed: <br /> • Their concern with the storage area turning into a junkyard <br /> • The storage of items higher than 8 feet <br /> • Limiting the amount of outdoor storage to 30%of the lot area <br /> • Requiring screening, consisting of two of landscaping,berming,or solid fencing <br /> Commissioners felt that outdoor storage should be allowed,if only to accommodate a growing business <br /> in infrequent situations. If businesses required outdoor storage as part of their normal operations, <br /> perhaps these businesses are more appropriate in the industrial zones. <br /> Public Hearing comments <br /> Prior to the meeting,Bryan Provo (the original applicant) commented on the need for the outdoor <br /> storage for security,and that industrial users need outdoor storage or they will relocate. There was no <br /> one at the meeting,although staff sent a letter to each property owner in the business park areas inviting <br /> them to the Planning Commission meeting. The public hearing notice was published as required in the <br /> Star News. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT <br /> None <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> • Draft Ordinance Amending Section 30-1294,Business Park Zoning District of the Elk River, <br /> Minnesota, Code of Ordinances <br /> • Planning Commission packet dated October 9,2012 <br /> Action Motion by Second by Vote <br /> Follow Up <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\OA\OA 12-04 Outdoor Storage in BP\SR to CC OA 12-04 Outdoor storage in <br /> BP 10-15-12.docx <br />