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Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 28,2015 Commissioner Thiel stated he questioned allowing commercial storage in this area. He stated he had the same concerns as the residents and what might happen if the use was expanded. He stated he had a hard time seeing how the business fits in the neighborhood. Commissioner Crook asked the applicant to explain what is going on at the site now and how it would be different if the CUP is approved. Mr. Schroer stated that they have been operating after 5 p.m.,hauling back equipment from their sales sites. They also have been scrapping out the metal from old greenhouse structures and will continue to do so over the next 2-3 weeks,after which the amount of traffic and outdoor storage will be reduced. He noted that they plan to add a significant number of trees to provide screening. Commissioner Crook asked if there is a nursery on the property now. Mr. Schroer stated no,but at one time they did sell some spruce trees. He noted that they do not intend for it to be a retail site. Commissioner Larson-Vito asked if the MPCA noise level would also apply to night-time hours. Mr. Carlton stated that Condition#8 covers all hours of operation. Chair Johnson stated that the applicant could operate as a farm,except for the outdoor storage. He suggested limiting the outdoor storage to something less than one acre. Commissioner Larson-Vito asked the applicant if there was a less visible location on the property for the outdoor storage. Mr. Schroer explained the limitations of the site. Commissioner Larson-Vito asked if the applicant will always have outdoor storage. He stated that the goal is to build another building. He noted that they are transitioning to a new type of greenhouse that is smaller and will require less storage space. Chair Johnson asked if the applicant had a timeline of when that would happen. Mr. Schroer stated that there are currently 6 greenhouses they did not use this year and he will try to sell them but he will need to hold onto them until he can purchase the new greenhouses,hopefully within one year,but possibly as soon as next month. Chair Johnson stated he would like to see a better plan for the outdoor storage and for getting rid of materials not being used He asked the applicant if he would be able to provide this information if the Planning Commission continued his request to the August meeting. Mr. Schroer stated yes,he was willing to do whatever it takes. Commissioner Crook suggested that the applicant do what he can to get the site cleaned up. Commissioner Larson-Vito stated that she would like to see a timeline for completion and that the applicant should be conservative in his plan so it is not unrealistic. Chair Johnson stated that he felt 1 acre of outdoor storage was a considerable amount. Motion by Commissioner Larson-Vito and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to table the request by The Plant Place for a Conditional Use Permit to the August 25,2015, Planning Commission meeting,in order for the applicant to provide more information. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 Request by Solid Rock Church for Preliminary Plat Approval (Solid Rock Church Addition) to replat Lots I-8, Block 9, Brentwood, into 4 lots, Case No. P 15-06- Public Hearing